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French Open champ Schiavone shocked in Istanbul

Updated on: 30 July,2010 08:48 AM IST  | 
AFP |

French Open champion Francesca Schiavone, the World No 8, suffered a shock second round defeat to Britain's Elena Baltacha at the Istanbul WTA tournament yesterday.

French Open champ Schiavone shocked in Istanbul

French Open champion Francesca Schiavone, the World No 8, suffered a shock second round defeat to Britain's Elena Baltacha at the Istanbul WTA tournament yesterday.

World No 59 Baltacha, broke serve in the first game of the match on her way to a 6-4, 6-2 win over the top seed.

"I'm really proud. It's my third top 10 win and I've had such a great year," said Baltacha.

Schiavone, who is now 1-3 since winning her first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, was gracious in defeat. "Elena played well at the most important moments," she said.




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