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Francesca Schiavone (born 23 June 1980 in Milan) is a professional tennis player from Italy. She turned professional in 1998.

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Australian Fed Cup team members, left to right, captain David Taylor, Rennae Stubbs, Casy Dellacqua, Samantha Stosur, Alicia Molik and coach Nicole Bradtke celebrate victory over Spain after their Fed Cup tennis doubles match at Adelaide, Australia, on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Fed Cup
INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 15: Flavia Pennetta of Italy returns a backhand against Shahar Peer during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 15, 2010 in Indian Wells, California. Flavia Pennetta
VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 17: Nils-Erik Ulset of Norway and Grygorii Vovchynskyi of Ukraine compete in the Men's 12.5km Standing Biathlon event at Whistler Paralympic Park on March 17, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Ukraine
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Swiss Lorenzo Rudolph, curator of the Art Paris, a contemporary art international fair, poses on March 17, 2010 at the Grand Palais in Paris. The event, running from March 18 to 22, is a meeting point for professionals of the modern and contemporary art markets, collectors and art-lovers and centered for this edition around exclusive artistic projects, rather than a series of traditional booth. Paris
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Kateryna Bondarenko of the Ukraine plays a backhand in her second round match against Elena Baltacha of Great Britain during day three of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Kateryna Bondarenko
INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 17: Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland pumps her fist following her victory over Elena Dementieva of Russia during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2010 in Indian Wells, California. Elena Dementieva
INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 12: Ana Ivanovic of Serbia signs autographs and poses for photographs during the BNP Paribas Open on March 11, 2010 in Indian Wells, California. Ana Ivanovic
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INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 14: Marion Bartoli of France hits a forehand in during her match against Jill Craybas of USA during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 14, 2010 in Indian Wells, California. Marion Bartoli
NEW YORK - MARCH 01: Venus Williams of the U.S. serves to Kim Clijsters of Belgium the 2010 BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden on March 1, 2010 in New York, New York. Venus Williams
INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 15: Flavia Pennetta of Italy returns a backhand against Shahar Peer during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 15, 2010 in Indian Wells, California. Shahar Peer
Jie Zheng of China returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the BNP Paribas Open on March 17, 2010 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. Caroline Wozniacki
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 16: Anna-Lena Groenfeld of Germany hits a forehand during her second round match against Alicia Molik of Australia during day three of the WTA Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on February 16, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Anna-Lena Groenefeld
INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 16: Shahar Pe'er of Isreal returns a shot to Jelena Jankovic of Serbia during the BNP Paribas Open on March 16, 2010 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. Jelena Jankovic

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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, serves to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, serves to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, returns a shot to Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, returns a shot to Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, returns a shot to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, returns a shot to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, returns a shot to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, returns a shot to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, returns a shot to Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, returns a shot to Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, reacts after losing a point to Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, reacts after losing a point to Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 14: Francesca Schiavone of Italy plays a backhand during her first round match against Sorana Cirstea of Romania during the WTA Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 14: Francesca Schiavone of Italy plays a backhand during her first round match against Sorana Cirstea of Romania during the WTA Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 14: Sorana Cirstea of Romania looks dejected after losing a point during her first round match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy during the WTA Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 14: Sorana Cirstea of Romania looks dejected after losing a point during her first round match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy during the WTA Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 14: Francesca Schiavone of Italy plays a backhand during her first round match against Sorana Cirstea of Romania during the WTA Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 14: Francesca Schiavone of Italy plays a backhand during her first round match against Sorana Cirstea of Romania during the WTA Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 14: Sorana Cirstea of Romania plays a backhand during her first round match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy during the WTA Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 14: Sorana Cirstea of Romania plays a backhand during her first round match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy during the WTA Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Italy's Francesca Schiavone returns the ball to Romania's Sorana Cirstea during the first day of the Emirates Dubai WTA Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

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Italy's Francesca Schiavone returns the ball to Romania's Sorana Cirstea during the first day of the Emirates Dubai WTA Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

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Romania's Sorana Cirstea returns the ball to Italy's Francesca Schiavone during the first day of the Emirates Dubai WTA Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

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Romania's Sorana Cirstea returns the ball to Italy's Francesca Schiavone during the first day of the Emirates Dubai WTA Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

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Romania's Sorana Cirstea returns the ball to Italy's Francesca Schiavone during the first day of the Emirates Dubai WTA Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

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Romania's Sorana Cirstea returns the ball to Italy's Francesca Schiavone during the first day of the Emirates Dubai WTA Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone of Italy returns a shot to Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine during their tennis match of the Fed Cup World group first round match in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Francesca Schiavone has given Italy an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the Fed Cup quarterfinals after rallying to beat Kateryna Bondarenko 2-6, 6-1, 6-1.

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Francesca Schiavone of Italy returns a shot to Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine during their tennis match of the Fed Cup World group first round match in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Francesca Schiavone has given Italy an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the Fed Cup quarterfinals after rallying to beat Kateryna Bondarenko 2-6, 6-1, 6-1.

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Francesca Schiavone of Italy returns a shot to Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine during their tennis match at the Fed Cup World group first round match in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone of Italy returns a shot to Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine during their tennis match at the Fed Cup World group first round match in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone of Italy returns a shot to Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine during their tennis match at the Fed Cup World group first round match in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone of Italy returns a shot to Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine during their tennis match at the Fed Cup World group first round match in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine returns a shot to Francesca Schiavone of Italy during their tennis match at the Fed Cup World group first round match in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine returns a shot to Francesca Schiavone of Italy during their tennis match at the Fed Cup World group first round match in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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"I'd have periods of good games, and then the problem is trying to keep them all together and not be so up-and-down"


Maria Sharapova Mar 15 2010 7:49 AM from Sky Sports

"It was a tough day today, I agree"


Justine Henin Mar 14 2010 5:04 AM from People's Daily Online

"I still think I need a few more tournaments"


Justine Henin Mar 11 2010 2:36 AM from Sports News Canada

"The guys are going to have to put their blinders on ... And no one is going to pick a hard surface for the U.S."


Patrick McEnroe Feb 18 2010 7:17 AM from Los Angeles Times

"We are very excited about John and Sam joining the Bryans to lead our Davis Cup team"


Patrick McEnroe Feb 18 2010 6:31 AM from Zee News

"We've had a tremendous run with both Andy and James ... They've been absolute stalwarts for almost 10 years. This is now my 10th year as captain so I'm really feeling re-energized to see these new guys come out there."


Patrick McEnroe Feb 18 2010 1:50 AM from KIVITV.com

"And Andy and James are still very much a part of the team ... I'm sure they're going to be calling us and texting us and wishing us luck and giving us advice. Even though they're not in Serbia, they're still kind of a part of the..."


Sam Querrey Feb 18 2010 1:50 AM from KIVITV.com

"There were some rumors floating around that Andy and James might take this year off ... I think with doing so well in Australia, that also helped my chances. This is something I've been looking forward to ever since I started..."


John Isner Feb 18 2010 1:50 AM from KIVITV.com

"I've been getting used to a hectic life"


James Blake Feb 18 2010 1:24 AM from Miami Herald

"I don't think one guy really would have dominated the other"


Pete Sampras Feb 18 2010 1:24 AM from Miami Herald
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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, serves to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, serves to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, returns a shot to Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, returns a shot to Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, returns a shot to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, returns a shot to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, returns a shot to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, returns a shot to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, returns a shot to Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, returns a shot to Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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