Samantha Stosur, left, stands with Francesca Schiavone prior to the women's final Saturday, June 5. It was the first Grand Slam final for each player.

Stosur's strong hitting paid off early in the match. She held her first two service games without dropping a point.

Schiavone was the underdog going into the match, but she hung tight with Stosur in the first set.

Stosur continued to look solid as the first set went on, but she had trouble with Schiavone's serve.

Schiavone argued a line call during the first set ... to no avail.

A packed house at Court Philippe Chatrier took in Saturday's action.

Schiavone surprisingly cracked Stosur's serve at 5-4 to win the first set.

Stosur finally broke Schiavone's serve at 2-1 in the second set to take the advantage.

Schiavone was supposed to be the weaker player coming into the match, but she matched — and often bested — Stosur every step of the way.

Schiavone's supporters cheer on their player. Schiavone was the first Italian women's Grand Slam finalist in the Open era.

The serve again betrayed Stosur at 4-1 in the second set. Schiavone broke to get back on serve.

The demonstrative Schiavone had everything going her way in a second-set stretch that brought her even at 4-4 in the set.

Things fell apart for Stosur in the second-set tiebreak. She fell behind early and never recovered.

Schiavone won the tiebreak to clinch the title, setting off a memorable show of emotion. The final score: 6-4, 7-6 (2).

Schiavone kisses the clay after defeating Stosur to win the title.

Stosur, left, and Schiavone embrace at the conclusion of the match.

Schiavone celebrates with her supporters after finishing off the straight-set win.

Schiavone receives the winner's trophy from 2000 French Open champion Mary Pierce, far left.

A dejected Stosur looks on as Schiavone has a moment with the championship trophy.

Stosur holds her trophy after losing the final to Schiavone. It was Stosur's first ever Grand Slam final.

Schiavone shows off the hardware after pulling off the upset of Stosur.

Schiavone, left, and Stosur pose with their trophies after the match.