Francesca Schiavone

Italian tennis champion and coach · age 46

Francesca Schiavone photo

life in chapters

6 milestones from birth to now, with Francesca's age at every one.

1980s

  1. Birth

    Born June 23, 1980

2010s

  1. age 29 Award

    Wins the 2010 French Open

    champion

    Schiavone beat Samantha Stosur to become the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title.

  2. age 30 Career milestone

    Reaches career-high ranking of World No. 4

    player

    Schiavone climbed to No. 4 in the WTA singles rankings, her best career position.

  3. age 30 Career milestone

    Runner-up at the 2011 French Open

    finalist

    Schiavone reached a second consecutive Roland Garros final, losing to Li Na.

  4. age ~38 Career milestone

    Announces retirement from professional tennis

    player

    Schiavone ended her playing career after more than two decades on tour.

2020s

  1. age ~41 Career milestone

    Begins coaching Petra Martic

    coach

    Schiavone moved into coaching, teaming up with WTA player Petra Martic.

age 46 now

Still going