Women's Final: Na Li vs. Francesca Schiavone
Li's forehand is very solid, but Schiavone's forehand is perfect for the red clay in Paris. She has shown a tremendous ability to raise her game to unbelievable heights, and especially her forehand.
Backhand: Advantage Li
Schiavone's backhand is flashy, but nowhere near the dependabiliy of Li's. Li can hit it up the line and crosscourt, and she uses it to create angles very nicely for herself.
Serve: Advantage Schiavone
Schiavone's kick serve is a major weapon, and she uses it to open the court. Li's serve is much flatter and can cause many errors, but on clay it's less of a weapon.
Speed/Defense: Advantage Schiavone
This is a major advantage for Schiavone, as she moves on the clay very well.
Prediction: Schiavone in 3
If Nadal has been the king of clay, then Schiavone is the queen over the last two years. It will be dramatic, but Schiavone should pull this one out.
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