<img title="Garbine Muguruza " src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/may/Muguruza-french-open.jpg" alt="Garbine Muguruza " /> Garbine Muguruza&nbsp;
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.
<img title="Schiavone" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/may/Schiavone.jpg" alt="Schiavone" />Francesca 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&rsquo;m, like, I don&rsquo;t know how old. She&rsquo;s still playing. She&rsquo;s fitter than most of the players. I&rsquo;m, like, how is it possible? I think she loves it. She kind of enjoys out there." The fourth seed admitted Schiavone&rsquo;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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