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French Open: Garbine Muguruza salutes spectacular Francesca Schiavone

Updated on: 30 May,2017 08:20 AM IST  |  Paris
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Garbine Muguruza hailed the incredible longevity of Francesca Schiavone after defeating the veteran Italian in a first-round battle of French Open champions

French Open: Garbine Muguruza salutes spectacular Francesca Schiavone

Francesca Schiavone, Garbine Muguruza

Garbine Muguruza
Garbine Muguruza 


Garbine Muguruza hailed the incredible longevity of Francesca Schiavone after defeating the veteran Italian in a first-round battle of French Open champions.


Spaniard Muguruza, who won her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros last year, swept aside 2010 champion Schiavone 6-2, 6-4 yesterday.


SchiavoneFrancesca Schiavone

"I cannot believe in the first round we have two ex-champions. Not only that but Francesca is a legend and I was very excited to play on Philippe Chatrier court with her," said Muguruza. "She has been on the tour for such a long time, and when I look back on some videos, I heard her name since I’m, like, I don’t know how old. She’s still playing. She’s fitter than most of the players. I’m, like, how is it possible? I think she loves it. She kind of enjoys out there."

The fourth seed admitted Schiavone’s surprise 2010 final victory over Sam Stosur was a fond memory. "I saw her match in the final here, and I kind of like it. I was happy that she won the French Open at that time," said Muguruza.

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