There was a huge shakeup at the U.S. Open yesterday when No. 1 ranked Serena Williams lost to Italy’s Roberta Vinci, putting an end to Williams’ epic run of U.S. Open victories and setting up an all-Italy final between Vinci and Flavia Pennetta. Pennetta ended up taking the trophy today and immediately announced her retirement from professional tennis.
Serena Williams tweeted her congratulations to Pennetta today.
@flavia_pennetta congrats I'm so happy you won. You deserved it. I am also happy for the rest of your life's journey. I will miss your smile
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) September 12, 2015
@serenawilliams @flavia_pennetta well said Serena ?
— philip bryant (@philipbryant180) September 12, 2015
@serenawilliams Idk if you've read your mentions, but we love you and we can't wait to see you back on court! Just a bump in the road!
— Sonny Corinthos (@iAmNELLEZ_) September 12, 2015
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@serenawilliams I'm so proud to be your fan! It's been an awesome year already, and I can't wait to cheer you on for the next tourney!
— Lyndy (@LynHarris) September 12, 2015
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@serenawilliams @flavia_pennetta very sweet words, Serena….you show so much class….
— Debra Kolb (@saysroxy) September 12, 2015
@serenawilliams @BenRothenberg @flavia_pennetta Now that's class!
— Chris Bradnam (@ChrisBradnam1) September 12, 2015
@serenawilliams @flavia_pennetta such a great sport and that was so sweet Serena
— Laney ziv (@laneyziv) September 12, 2015
Such a classy congrats from @serenawilliams to @flavia_pennetta. Women supporting women. #USOpen
— Jan Aguilos (@JanAguilos) September 12, 2015
@serenawilliams @flavia_pennetta @IdeeXscrittori You are the ultimate good sport.
— Susan ???? (@kitty62862) September 12, 2015
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@serenawilliams You are so much loved and always inspiring. Because of you the women's tennis in Italy will be taken to another dimension.
— Natalie (@nataliediroma) September 12, 2015
@serenawilliams @JillMartin @flavia_pennetta that is the kind of good sports(wo)manship I want my kids to emulate.
— Rebecca (@becnotbecky) September 12, 2015
@serenawilliams @s0cal_007 @flavia_pennetta good on ya Serena NOW thats how sports should B played&shown passion & respect
????????✌???— Kim Wilson (@kimwilson1946) September 12, 2015
Now @serenawilliams you better not call it quits either, you still have a couple of years of greatness that #Jehovah has in store for you!
— Teej (@____Timothy) September 12, 2015
@serenawilliams @flavia_pennetta love the sportsmanship here, you're all stars worthy of the world's stage
— aubree stone (@aubree_stone) September 12, 2015