Who Won the 2010 French Open Women's Singles Title?

Francesca Schiavone wins the 2010 French Open
Date: 
Jun 5, 2010
Winner: 
Francesca Schiavone
Score: 
6-4, 7-6(7-2)
Runner Up: 
Samantha Stosur
Venue: 
Roland Garros

17th seeded Francesca Schiavone got by 7th seed Samantha Stosur 6-4, 7-6 to win the 2010 French Open.

She became the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam tournament, and at 29 Schiavone became the second oldest woman to win her first major. She had never gotten past the quarterfinals of a previous major.

Serena Williams      
Shahar Peer Serena Williams    
  (6-2,6-2) Samantha Stosur  
Justine Henin Samantha Stosur (6-2,6-7,8-6)  
Samantha Stosur (2-6,6-1,6-4)    
      Samantha Stosur
Jelena Jankovic     (6-1,6-2)
Daniela Hantuchova Jelena Jankovic    
  (6-4,6-2) Jelena Jankovic  
J Groth Yarosava Shvedova (7-5,6-4)  
Yaroslava Shvedova (6-4,6-3)    
    FRANCESCA SCHIAVONE
2010 French Open Champion
(6-4,7-6)
Maria Kirilenko      
Francesca Schiavone Francesca Schiavone    
  (6-4,6-4) Francesca Schiavone  
Flavia Pennetta Caroline Wozniacki (6-2,6-3)  
Caroline Wozniacki (7-6,6-7,6-2)    
      Francesca Schiavone
Elena Dementieva     (7-6, ret)
Chanelle Scheepers Elena Dementieva    
  (6-1,6-3) Elena Dementieva  
Nadia Petrova Nadia Petrova (2-6,6-2,6-0)  
Venus Williams (6-4,6-3)