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2010 AEGON Classic (Birmingham) Main Draw
Tennis makes the transition from clay to grass this week as the 2010 AEGON Classic is held in Birmingham, England. Na Li, Maria Sharapova, Yanina Wickmayer and Aravane Rezai are the top four seeds at the tournament.
Francesca Schiavone Makes History By Winning 2010 French Open Title
Francesca Schiavone made Italian tennis history on Saturday by winning the 2010 French Open women’s singles title at Roland Garros.
2010 French Open June 5 Schedule
Samantha Stosur and Francesca Schiavone will play on Saturday for the 2010 Roland Garros women’s singles title.
Maiden Voyage: Preview of the 2010 French Open Women’s Final
For the first time since 2004, the French Open Final features two players who have never been to a Grand Slam final before. Chris Oddo previews the Roland Garros championship match between Samantha Stosur and Francesca Schiavone.
2010 French Open June 4 Schedule
Venus and Serena Williams will play Kveta Peschke and Katarina Srebotnik on Friday for the 2010 Roland Garros women’s doubles title.
2010 French Open June 3 Schedule
Elena Dementieva and Francesca Schiavone are set for the opening semifinal on Thursday, followed by Jelena Jankovic vs. Samantha Stosur.
Serena and Venus Williams Capture Tennis World No. 1 Doubles Ranking
The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced on Wednesday that Serena and Venus Williams will ascend to the top of the doubles rankings next week.
La Dolce Vita: Francesca Schiavone’s Living the Sweet Life in Paris
The amazing play of 29-year-old Francesca Schiavone was one of the best kept secrets of this year’s French Open. Chris Oddo explains why the Italian’s performance over the past ten days has not only been memorable, but also history-making.
2010 French Open June 2 Schedule
World number one Serena Williams will face off against Samantha Stosur on Wednesday, while Jelena Jankovic takes on Yaroslava Shvedova.


