We came expecting to see preparations for the coronation of Serena Williams, and instead got one of the most sensational upsets in the history of tennis. The undisputed world No 1's dreams of winning a calendar Grand Slam died on the Arthur Ashe stadium when she was dramatically knocked out of the US Open semi-finals by largely unheralded Italian Roberta Vinci. The 32-year-old Italian, ranked No 43 in the world, displayed astonishing sangfroid to reach her first Major final with a 2-6 6-4 6-4 victory that nearly blew the arena's half-constructed roof off. . In an incredibly composed final game as she served it out, hitting two half volleys at the net to take it to love and consign Williams's dreams to history. The line-up for the final requires a sharp intake of breath: Vinci versus her compatriot Flavia Pennetta. 'It's an incredible moment for me, it's amazing, like a dream to be in the final. I lost the first set but tried to stay in every ...
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