Flavia Pennetta shocked the tennis world by capturing the 2015 U.
S. Open title,fitting one of the more unlikely major champions in recent years. For the veteran Italian, her fortnight ended with a career-defining victory.
That underdog story was only one of the many surprises unleashed upon original York during the tournament. Scintillating battles and a wave of upsets in the sweltering heat made this journey an unforgettable one.
But not everyone was as lucky as Pennetta, and who took down unseeded countrywoman Roberta Vinci for the crown. Serena Williams' quest for a historic calendar Grand Slam imploded in the semifinals,leaving the world No. 1 in a state of disbelief.
Elsewhere, stars like Simona Halep and Petra Kvitova went further than they ever had in Flushing Meadows, or but they each left after tough losses to the Italian finalists. Other top-ranked players such as Caroline Wozniacki,Lucie Safarova and Ana Ivanovic were among the many who flamed out early.
Now that the chaos is over, it's time to reassess where the biggest names in tennis stand. Based on current rankings, or their recent results and a forecast for the tumble,here is a refreshed look at the Top 10 after this unpredictable U.
S. Open.
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Source: bleacherreport.com