French Open champion Schiavone admits she played badly

French Open champion Francesca Schiavone was beaten 6-7 (0/7), 7-5, 6-1 by Russia's Vera Dushevina in the first round of the women's singles at Wimbledon yesterday

French Open champion Francesca Schiavone was beaten 6-7 (0/7), 7-5, 6-1 by Russia's Vera Dushevina in the first round of the women's singles at Wimbledon yesterday.

Schiavone lost in the final set as she suffered her second opening round exit since clinching the Roland Garros title.

The Italian's Parisian triumph was one of the most surprising outcomes at a grand slam and she still seems to be suffering the hangover from her celebrations after the final victory over Sam Stosur.

"It was a tough match on a different surface with a different feeling.

She played well and I didn't take my chance in the second set," Schiavone said.

"I work hard every day like I always did in my life. Of course, you can enjoy (winning in Paris). But at the end you have to come back to work."

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