Schiavone tames Stosur to win French Open

Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman to win a grand slam singles title on Saturday when she beat Australia's Samantha Stosur in the final of the French Open.

An inspired Schiavone tamed Stosur's greater power to win 6-4, 7-6, completing victory when Stosur mishit a backhand.

In Image: Italy's Francesca Schiavone (L) poses with her trophy next to Australia's Samantha Stosur

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