Birmingham – Francesca Schiavone’s match concluded with a rather clear defeat on her part in the second round of AEGON Classic at the WTA International, which kicks off the female season on the green court. The Milanese, who last year reached the quarter, succumbed 6-2, 6-4 against the American Sloane Stephens. The 21-year old Florida-native, number 19 in the world, easily won the first set, and won the second with a break on 4. Schiavone began the tournamente by defeating 6-3, 6-4 Zheng Jie, number 70 in the world. (9Colonne)
