NEW YORK — Italian veteran Flavia Pennetta reached the U.S. Open semi-finals for the second time in three years on Wednesday, outsmarting fifth seed Petra Kvitova 4-6 6-4 6-2 to add to the
Czech's Flushing Meadows frustration.
The Italian flag will feature prominently in the semi-finals with the 33-year-old Pennetta joined in the last four by 32-year-old compatriot Roberta Vinci, who booked her spot on Tuesday with a victory over Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic.
“I was just trying to fight every ball, running and trying to push the most I can,” the Italian said in an on-court interview.