Shvedova started her clay-court season at the Charleston Open. She was defeated in the second round by fifth seed Sara Errani. Playing at the Madrid Open, Shvedova lost in the first round of qualifying to Mariana Duque. At the Italian Open, Shvedova was defeated in the first round of qualifying by Ana Konjuh. Shvedova played her final tournament before the French Open at Internationaux de Strasbourg. She lost in the first round to lucky loser Virginie Razzano. At the French Open, Shvedova was defeated in the first round by 13th seed and 2009 French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova.