Roberta Vinci: 'I'm delighted for US Open champion Flavia Pennetta'

Losing finalist Roberta Vinci has said that she is delighted for Flavia Pennetta.

The Italian pair met in the US Open final, which Pennetta won 7-6 6-2 before announcing her retirement.

"It was tough, I passed the 24 hours with a lot of things on my mind. But I am really happy and really happy for Flavia," Vinci told reporters.

"It's tough to play against a player who you have known for a long time. I tried to play my best, but Flavia played unbelievable and I have to say congrats to her."

32-year-old Vinci had previously never progressed past the fourth round of a Grand Slam.