Flavia Pennetta reacts after a point against Agnieszka Radwanska during their women's singles round robin match at the WTA Finals in Singapore on Octopber 27, 2015. PHOTO: AFP
The 33-year-old Italian, who announced she will retire at the end of the season after winning her first Grand Slam at the US Open, played an aggressive cross-court game to neutralise the stubborn defensive skills of Radwanska.
Quitting while ahead: Pennetta wins US Open, retires
Pennetta and Maria Sharapova, who overcame Simona Halep 6-4, 6-4 in their encounter, will clash in the final round of Red Group matches on Thursday, while Halep will take on Radwanska.
All four players remain in contention for securing one of two semi-final places.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 28th, 2015.
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