Italy's Francesca Skiavone reached the final of Roland Garros. She won the first set of semi-final against Elena Dementieva with a 7:6 (3) when the Russian player retired due to injury. Skiavone 29-year old will play the final of the Grand Slam tournament in her career after this week became the first Italian since 1954 reached the semifinals of a large turir. Francesca, which will fall within the top 10 worldwide for the first time next week, record fifth success from 11 matches against Dementieva. It will argue for the title with the winner of the match between Samantha Stousar and Jelena Jankovic.