Schiavone living Paris dream again

Francesca Schiavone credited the inspirational power of the French Open after moving to within one victory of a second successive Roland Garros title.

The Italian gave a supreme display of clay-court tennis to beat Marion Bartoli 6-3 6-3 in the semi-finals this afternoon and will face Li Na on Saturday after the Chinese player saw off Maria Sharapova 6-4 7-5.