However, the Pennetta backhand put paid to that and the Briton would not get another chance.

BBC: Anne Keothavong falls at first French Open hurdle

Denmark's Wozniacki eventually outmuscled Pennetta in three hours despite the Italian hitting more than twice the number of winners.

BBC: Venus Williams tumbles out of French Open

Pennetta's 16th-seeded compatriot Francesca Schiavone was dumped out by veteran American qualifier Jill Craybas, who won 7-6 (9-7) 6-2.

CNN: Sharapova on song as L.A. seeds tumble