Tag Archives: French open

Francesca Schiavone made history today by becoming the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam title, beating Samantha Stosur in the French Open final 6-4, 7-6 (2). Schiavone rallied from a 4-1 deficit in the second set Saturday and took the clinching tiebreaker with brilliant shots. When she had won, she fell onto her back, then rolled over and ... Read More »

MADRID: Rafael Nadal clinched a record-breaking 18th career Masters title on Sunday when he defeated old rival Roger Federer 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) in the Madrid final, landing a powerful psychological French Open blow in the process. The Spaniard, who will reclaim the world number two ranking on Monday, became the first man to claim three major clay titles prior to ... Read More »

Roger Federer has finally won the French title beating Robin Soderling 6-1 7-6 6-4 to clinch the French title cup. This title makes Federer second man after  Andre Agassi to win all the four grand slam titles in all the surface. Emotional Federer after the victory said “It might be the greatest victory of my career.”  He was continously  beaten ... Read More »