The Ultimate UPSET! #Vinci comes all the way back to beat #Serena 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to stop her bid for history #usopen pic.twitter.com/uRC8Tneh0o
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 11, 2015
Unseeded Roberta Vinci managed to dash Serena Williams’ quest for the Calendar Grand Slam by beating the tennis great 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.
The unseeded #Vinci pulls off the unthinkable upset of #Serena 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final. @MBUSA #usopen http://t.co/FSglQ5AAUm
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 11, 2015
The upset was huge, not just considering the year that Serena has enjoyed, but also because of Williams’ record against unseeded players in the U.S. Open.
.@serenawilliams is 43-1 in her #usopen career against unseeded players. Only loss was to wildcard Kim Clijsters in the 2009 semifinals.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 11, 2015
Williams was attempting to become the first woman to complete a single season Slam since Steffi Graf accomplished the feat in 1988.
Vinci will face Flavia Pennetta in the final.
Needless to say, many on Twitter were stunned by the result even as many congratulated Serena on what has been an amazing year for her.
So, I am devastated and stunned. We love you @serenawilliams so much. Sending lots of love always. #usopen2015
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) September 11, 2015
So proud of you, @SerenaWilliams. What you did this year was amazing. -mo #USOpen2015
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) September 11, 2015
Congrats to 300 to 1 shot @roberta_vinci who upsets @serenawilliams to reach the @usopen final. Kept ball in play & offered Serena no pace
— Nick Bollettieri (@NickBollettieri) September 11, 2015
I am a huge fan of @serenawilliams and am so proud of her. Tough day for a great champion. #WeStillLoveYou
— Paul Begala (@PaulBegala) September 11, 2015
You are STILL the best @SerenaWilliams, we love you. #USOpen
— LaChina Robinson (@Lives2Inspire) September 11, 2015
The only comforting part is someone I admire so much is still human & we all fall sometimes. @serenawilliams still & always my she-ro
— Sharda Sekaran (@ssekaran) September 11, 2015
serena williams lost? we are not getting that drake and future tape today…
— ope odumakin (@opeodumakin) September 11, 2015
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