29 Quotes by Francesca Schiavone

Something very personal. To prove myself, to keep going and believe in myself. It's not just a trophy for me. It's all that I did to arrive there. It's the most beautiful present that I could receive.

It's very difficult playing against another Italian. Flavia and I are very good friends. We were together until an hour before the match, but when you go on court there are no friends.

Considering the player I was up against and the problems I had to overcome, I would say this is my most beautiful win of my career.

It's so important, ... For me it's a big goal and maybe it's my moment.

I'm very disappointed. She played better than me on the important points but I didn't push hard enough.

I'm looking forward to playing against Francesca, ... We are very good friends, so even if she beats me, I'll be happy for her.

In the second set I tried to serve better and to do better with my return and make her play what she doesn't want. I tried to run faster, but it's not easy when she hits the ball with such good timing.

I just did everything a little better than her.

I am of course disappointed, but maybe I need a little practice in the finals of these big tournaments. This was my first Tier I final, and she was just too good for me today. She really played her best tennis, and I have to give her credit for playing a great tournament. I have been working very hard on my fitness and my game, and I hope to get another chance soon. I am very happy with my week and hope to continue my form next week in Zurich.