Williams improved her head-to-head results against the Italian to 3-2, after she won 76(1) 62.
"I knew going into the final she was playing well," Williams said. "My serve definitely helped me out, especially in that fourth game of the second set. I've never served a game of aces before. And I just had a lot less errors against her than I did in Moscow last week. This is a great tournament. I've always enjoyed coming here. It's great to be able to win it nine years after my last win here."
"Her serve was working unbelieveably today," Pennetta said. "Normally her serve isn't as consistent against me. She gave me no break points whatsoever and I had to fight very hard in the rallies. The first set was an exceptionally high level from both of us. We were fighting like crazy and I think the crowd enjoyed it."
"I like playing when there's a lot on the line; I really wanted to win this final, regardless of the fact it was the last year for the tournament or that it would put me in a very good position to qualify for the Sony Ericsson Championships," the American said. "I haven't played there in so long - I've had a lot of issues since then and I'm happy to finally be healthy and hopefully getting to go there, depending on what happens with the other players this week coming up."
"Yes it was a good week for me - I beat the No.1 in the world and was happy I could keep that level up all the way," Pennetta said. "I know I can play better too. It's also exciting to reach my best ranking - I am not defending any points in either of the next two weeks so hopefully I can finish in the Top 12 this year."
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Singles - Final
(3) Venus Williams (USA) d. Flavia Pennetta (ITA) 76(1) 62
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