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In 2012, Sara Errani reached the US Open singles semifinals. She became the first Italian woman to reach the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament since Silvia Farina Elia at the 2004 French Open. Errani's run to the semifinals included wins over former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic and former US Open champion Samantha Stosur. She eventually lost to eventual champion Serena Williams in the semifinals.