New York: Italy’s Roberta Vinci beat second seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-1 6-4 in an upset defeat on Monday in a fourth round match at the US Open.
The 20th-seeded Vinci took the unexpected step to the last eight with a forehand passing shot winner, Reuters reported.
The world number 19 advanced to a quarter-finals showdown against doubles partner and compatriot Sara Errani, who enjoyed an upset 7-6 6-3 win over sixth-seeded Angelique Kerber of Germany in her last 16 16 tilt on Monday.
“I’m happy to play against her,” Vinci told the Armstrong Stadium crowd after her victory. “She’s my best friend.”
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