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Who was Flavia Pennetta's childhood friend mentioned in her 2015 US Open victory?

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  • Roberta Vinci

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Roberta Vinci was Flavia Pennetta's childhood friend who she mentioned in her 2015 US Open victory speech. The two Italian tennis players had known each other since they were 10 years old and had played together throughout their careers. Pennetta's victory was particularly special as it marked the first time that two Italian women had reached the final of a Grand Slam tournament.
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