ROME — In Brindisi, Flavia Pennetta's hometown, there were shouts of joy.
In nearby Taranto, Roberta Vinci hometown, there was appreciative applause amid mild disappointment.
Big video screens were set up in both cities of the Puglia region to watch the first all-Italian U.S. Open women's final.
With Italian Premier Matteo Renzi in attendance, Pennetta beat Vinci 7-6 (4), 6-2 in New York on Saturday. Then Pennetta announced she will retire after this season.
In Rome, meanwhile, Italy Fed Cup captain Corrado Barazzutti said, "The fresher player won."
Barazzutti told The Associated Press, "The important thing is what's best for her.