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Francesca Schiavone (Italian pronunciation: [franˈtʃeska skjaˈvoːne]; [1] [2] born 23 June 1980) is an Italian former tennis player. She turned professional in 1998 and won the 2010 French Open singles title, becoming the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam event in singles.
Francesca Schiavone è un'allenatrice di tennis ed ex tennista italiana. Ritenuta una delle più forti tenniste italiane di sempre, è stata la vincitrice del Roland Garros 2010, ed è stata la prima tennista italiana, e la terza cronologicamente tra gli italiani, ad avere vinto un torneo del Grande Slam nel singolare: trattasi questa, insieme ...
Apr 28, 2021 · Former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone on battling cancer, taking up a coaching role with Petra Martic, the strength of Italian mens tennis, including teenage prodigy Jannik Sinner,...
Jan 19, 2011 · Get the latest Player Stats on Francesca Schiavone including her videos, highlights, and more at the official Women's Tennis Association website.
Sep 5, 2018 · Grand Slam champion and former Top 5 WTA star Francesca Schiavone, a trailblazer for Italian women's tennis, announced her retirement from professional tennis at the US Open on Wednesday.
Jun 23, 2020 · Francesca Schiavone announces retirement. Through tremendous adversity, Francesca Schiavone turns 40 and has had plenty to celebrate, including her ten-year anniversary of winning Roland Garros and the opening of Sifà, her new restaurant in Milan.
Dec 13, 2019 · Former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone has revealed she has successfully overcome cancer. The 39-year-old became the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam with her 2010 Roland Garros...
May 21, 2024 · Appearing on The Sit-Down podcast, Italian icon Francesca Schiavone revealed her long-standing goal to win Roland Garros, and how it came true during an inspiring run in 2010.
Dec 13, 2019 · ROME (AP) — Former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone revealed on Friday she’s beaten cancer. “They diagnosed me with a malign tumor. It was the toughest fight that I’ve ever faced,” the retired Italian player said in a video on Instagram.
May 10, 2024 · This recognition celebrates the perseverance of the Milan-born tennis player. She has claimed 15 WTA singles and doubles titles, including the Roland Garros 2010 victory. Notably, she became the first Italian woman to win a French Open trophy and to reach the fourth spot in the global rankings.