Roland Garros - Women's Semifinal
5 Francesca Schiavone d 11 Marion Bartoli - 63 63
A year ago Fran's run to the trophy lift seemed improbable.
This year she's proving that that title was no fluke with another final run.
I'm thinking she must be the heavy favorite on Saturday.
To think she was down 16 1-4 to Pavyuchenkova in the Qf's.
Sometimes a near defeat leads straight to the title.
Today Fran not only battled Marion but the crowd was against her too.
Fran: I have to say thanks to my 50 or 100 fans that came today.
For me it's always a pleasure to play in front of the crowd and all these fans.
When I was young I always dreamed of this tournament...
So my inspiration comes from a long, long time ago.
When I come here, I feel something special.
Forza Franzi.
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