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The Chirp: Serena Williams Upset at U.S. Open
Serena Williams headed into her U.S. Open semifinal against Roberta Vinci two wins away from completing a calendar-year Grand Slam.
There will be no Grand Slam. Vinci defeated Williams, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, stunning the tournament’s No. 1 seed to reach her first Grand Slam final. As the upset unfolded, athletes from across the sports world took to Twitter to react:
This Serena v Vinci match ?? #USOpen
— Kelley O'Hara (@kelleymohara) September 11, 2015
Watching Serena right now and you can feel how emotional this is for her. #USOpen
— Summer Sanders (@SummerSanders_) September 11, 2015
What a tennis match these women going at it !!!
— Tony Carter (@tonycarter904) September 11, 2015
#Serena aces #Vinci and #Chase confirms @Chase #usopen http://t.co/TPVMK7ue5t
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 11, 2015
C’MON SERENA!!
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) September 11, 2015
This match is fascinating to watch!
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) September 11, 2015
Serena out there turnt. Let's goooo
— Dorell Wright ? (@DWRIGHTWAY1) September 11, 2015
Oh my.....this is getting intense!!!#SerenaWilliams #USOpen
— Summer Sanders (@SummerSanders_) September 11, 2015
Come on Serena!!!! You got this ! Bring that magic
— Monique Currie (@Mocurrie25) September 11, 2015
Grand Slam is in jeopardy .?
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) September 11, 2015
Cmon Serena!!!
— Jodie Meeks (@Jmeeks20) September 11, 2015
UPSET ALERT: #Vinci keeps her final hopes alive as she takes the second 6-4 over #Serena. @MBUSA #SWeep15#usopen http://t.co/E9wKzrQ51L
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 11, 2015
Lets go @serenawilliams !!!
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) September 11, 2015
I wish I was at the #USOpen right now! Come on @serenawilliams you've got this!
— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) September 11, 2015
This match is ???
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) September 11, 2015
The pressure is real.
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) September 11, 2015
I'm getting nervous #USOpen
— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) September 11, 2015
Get Drake up outta there mane!!
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) September 11, 2015
Don't do this to my weekend Serena.
— Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) September 11, 2015
There is just so much riding on every point. @serenawilliams has done so much...proud of her no matter what! #USOpen
— Summer Sanders (@SummerSanders_) September 11, 2015
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
Wow….I can’t believe it!
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) September 11, 2015
Damn ?
— Dorell Wright ? (@DWRIGHTWAY1) September 11, 2015
I'm legit heartbroken ??
— Marissa Coleman (@MarissaC_25) September 11, 2015
Damn, really wanted to see Serena win..
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) September 11, 2015
Shocking but Serena wasn't playing at her best in this tournament to me. I am still shocked
— Chris Taft (@BlessedTaft) September 11, 2015
#Vinci on the win: "It's the best moment of my life." #usopen pic.twitter.com/n0AvI0VNPa
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 11, 2015
Respect to Vinci….she BALLED!! ????
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) September 11, 2015
Wow! Did that just happen?! ?#USOpen2015
— Kristen Mann (@dreamingtree44) September 11, 2015
Unbelievable match! One of the best! I am not gonna lie though...I have tears in my eyes. #USOpen #WilliamsvsVinci
— Summer Sanders (@SummerSanders_) September 11, 2015
Serena fans that just watched the U.S. Open pic.twitter.com/6Hpdj03Ta2
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) September 11, 2015
I know those haters secretly happy Serena lost ?
— Monique Currie (@Mocurrie25) September 11, 2015
Well I guess you can say the ratings for the Women's US. Open Final just went down.
— Plaxico Burress (@plaxicoburress) September 11, 2015
I'm. Crying.
— Marissa Coleman (@MarissaC_25) September 11, 2015
Well when Serena breaks it off with Drake I'm here for you boo. My season is already in the crapper so no one will blame you.
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) September 11, 2015
No one has made us believers quite like you, @serenawilliams!
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) September 11, 2015
#Vinci on stopping history: "Today's my day, sorry guys!" #usopen pic.twitter.com/DuqeXsxwSK
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 11, 2015
Congrats Roberta Vinci, congrats on the greatest day of your life. ??
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) September 11, 2015
We don't always have great days at the office . Don't worry she will be back @serenawilliams#USopen… https://t.co/Wott0t2aRU
— Carmelita Jeter (@CarmelitaJeter) September 11, 2015
So sad for Serena. So much pressure and hype surrounding her quest for history. She's still OUR hero and the GOAT!!!
— Marissa Coleman (@MarissaC_25) September 11, 2015
I look up to her so much. Winning or in defeat. I would trade 10 of my good days for one bad day of Serena's
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) September 11, 2015
Wow. That was wild. So much respect for the composure and competitiveness of both players. #WilliamsvsVinci USOpen2015
— Heather O'Reilly (@HeatherOReilly) September 11, 2015
Drake’s mentions right about now…. pic.twitter.com/sphCAiVqqA
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) September 11, 2015
Wow, what a crazy crazy entertaining match. Such a bummer for Serena but a great match between 2 world class athletes.
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) September 11, 2015
Good time to discuss my big bro @RSherman_25's argument that football requires the most mental toughness. Tennis is another beast imho...
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) September 11, 2015
Roberta "Vinci." Oh, the irony...
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) September 11, 2015
Twitter saying Drake bad luck to sports teams. No chill
— Mohamed Massaquoi (@MJMassaquoi) September 11, 2015
Drake the perfect person for Serena to be around right now too
— Matt Daniels (@MattDaniels_) September 11, 2015
Don't worry bout it @serenawilliams shake it off get next one!
— Jodie Meeks (@Jmeeks20) September 11, 2015
Wow... So much respect for Serena Williams and also Roberta Vinci... her interview is endearing & she came to compete, congrats!??? #respect
— Ros Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) September 11, 2015
Lowkey hoping Drake is heading straight to the studio right now...
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) September 11, 2015
So proud of you, @SerenaWilliams. What you did this year was amazing. -mo #USOpen2015
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) September 11, 2015
"I never felt pressure. I never felt pressure playing this tournament." - Serena #usopen
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 11, 2015
"She played literally out of her mind" - Serena on playing Vinci #usopen
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 11, 2015
