Schiavone announced that this year would be her last as a professional tennis player.

HOBART, Australia 
There have been plenty of hints over the past year, but on Monday francesca  Schiavone  finally revealed her retirement date.

Following her 6-3, 6-2 defeat to Jana Fett at the Hobart international Schiavone announced that this year would be her last as a professional tennis player