Roberta Vinci Ends Serena Historical Run

Thursday evening the U.S Open was delayed due to rain. Friday morning Roberta Vinci took on Serena Williams in the semifinals. Williams was trying to advance to the final on Saturday. Vinci actually lost the first set 2-6 then responded with 6-4, 6-4 victories. The dream of the 'Serena Slam' was ended. It has not been done since Martina Navratilova in 1988. Roberta Vinci ranked 23rd knockout Serena Williams ranked number 1. Vinci will take on Flavia Pennetta in an all Italian womens final. History was witnessed in Queens on Friday. History was also denied.