The final that everyone had expected came to reality on Saturday, and the higher seed and rank Venus Williams demolished her Italian opponent, Flavia Pennetta, in easy straight sets, 61 62, to win her 41st title of her career in Acapulco, Mexico."I started the week very tough. I had such difficult matches. Three three-setters in a row, each more difficult than the last," Williams said. "I think I deserved this win tonight. I played hard all week and tonight my serve and my game all came together. I loved coming to Mexico and winning my 41st Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title here. I hope to be back next year to defend it."
"What happened to me? Venus Williams is what happened to me. The No.5 player in the world is what happened to me!" joked Pennetta, after being asked what happened to her. "She was just playing so strong, serving so well, it was hard to fight against her power. I didn’t feel I played badly, she just overpowered me.
"I am not sad to leave like this. I had a great week, reaching the final again. The people here are so nice, they do everything to make the players feel at home, and I feel like this is my second home. The best fans are in Acapulco and I really appreciate their support. All credit to Venus for playing a great match."
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Singles - Final
(1) Venus Williams (USA) d. (2) Flavia Pennetta (ITA) 61 62
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