Players reactions to Flavia Pennetta’s US Open victory
Flavia Pennetta defeated Roberta Vinci 7-6 6-2 to win her first Gand Slam title, and announced her retirement during the trophy ceremony. Current and former players took to Twitter to congratulate her.
Among them of course, Roland Garros champion Francesca Schiavone:
Fla, welcome to the club. #Pennetta #usopen
— Francesca Schiavone (@Schiavone_Fra) September 12, 2015
and boyfriend Fabio Fognini:
LA REGINA DI NEW YORK SEI TUUUUUUUUU ! BRAVA NINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ❤️❤️❤️
— Fabio Fognini (@fabiofogna) September 12, 2015
That smile ? so well deserved!!
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) September 12, 2015
@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
Really happy for you @flavia_pennetta. You deserved to be the @usopen champion with great play these two weeks. Godetevi le vostre feste! ?
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) September 12, 2015
Felicidades @flavia_pennetta te lo mereces, todos estos años de trabajo y superacion te han hecho fuerte y hoy lo has demostrado, me alegro!
— Conchita Martínez (@conchitamartinz) September 12, 2015
That was so beautiful @flaviapennetta . Congratulations and good luck in the next chapter of your life!!!!!??❤️
— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) September 12, 2015
Gracias por llenarnos el corazón con este gran espectáculo @flavia_pennetta @roberta_vinci #compañerismo #alegría pic.twitter.com/Hmxgm77prU
— Gabriela Sabatini (@sabatinigabyok) September 12, 2015
Congrats @flavia_pennetta on becoming 1st Italian woman to win @usopen+@roberta_vinci for an inspiring run. You're both amazing role models!
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 12, 2015
What a story @flavia_pennetta on the wall of champions @usopen #usopenworld #nevergiveup pic.twitter.com/UVbudzj6gc
— Chanda Rubin (@Chanda_Rubin) September 12, 2015
Flavi with the best mic drop of all time! So well deserved. Happy happy retirement @flavia_pennetta #champ
— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) September 12, 2015
Couldn't be happier for both of them, Ladies just getting better with time, just like fine wine #theItalianjob
— Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) September 12, 2015
you will be missed beyond words bella @flavia_pennetta ❤️ happy retirement!
— Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) September 12, 2015
Congrats Flavia & Roberta….just shows what is possible……never give up.
— Jo Durie (@Jodurie) September 12, 2015
Congrats @flavia_pennetta you deserved it ? #USOpen2015 enjoy..enjoy..enjoy … ? #happyforyou
— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) September 12, 2015
@flavia_pennetta No better time to retire- on top and a Champion!! Well done!!!!!
— Jimmy Connors (@JimmyConnors) September 12, 2015
PENNETTAZO EN NUEVA YORK ? ????????! #USOpen2015
— Alex Corretja (@AlexCorretja74) September 12, 2015
Grande @flavia_pennetta idolaaaa !!! Vos si que sabes elegir bien @fabiofogna ???? ??????
— Juan Monaco (@picomonaco) September 12, 2015
????? @flavia_pennetta Muy feliz con tu victoria. Disfrútalo con el ‘loco’ @fabiofogna … ????????
— Nico Almagro (@NicoAlmagro) September 12, 2015
