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Italy's Roberta Vinci waves to the audience at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 14, 2018. Former U.S. Open finalist Roberta Vinci bid her fans an emotional farewell following the final match of her career at the Italian Open on Monday. Having already announced that this would be her final tournament, the 35-year-old Vinci was beat 2-6, 6-0, 6-3 by Serbian qualifier Aleksandra Krunic. Vinci says in a post-match ceremony, &quot;I'm crying now but I'm happy I'm happy for what I've accomplished.&quot; (Ettore Ferrari/ANSA via AP)

Ciao Roberta: Vinci bids tennis a teary goodbye in Rome

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016 filer, Roberta Vinci, of Italy, reacts after winning her match with Lesia Tsurenko, of Ukraine, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, in New York. Former U.S. Open finalist Roberta Vinci will have no regrets when she plays her final match at next week's Italian Open. The 35-year-old Vinci announced in November that she would conclude her career before her home fans at the Foro Italico. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File )

Vinci preparing to retire before home fans at Italian Open

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Former US Open finalist Vinci announces retirement plan

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2015 US Open runner-up Roberta Vinci gets new trophy

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FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 file photo Roberta Vinci, of Italy, left, and Flavia Pennetta, of Italy, react during the trophy ceremony for the women's championship match of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, in New York. Former U.S. Open runner-up Roberta Vinci said her tennis trophies have been stolen, writing on Instagram, &quot;Unfortunately, a few days ago a group of thieves entered my house in Taranto and stole valuable objects. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Trophies stolen from home of former US Open runner-up Vinci

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FILE - In this Monday March 7, 2016 file photo, tennis star Maria Sharapova speaks about her failed drug test at the Australia Open during a news conference in Los Angeles. Maria Sharapova will find out the week starting May 15, 2017, if she can compete at the French Open, the French Tennis Federation said. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Sharapova’s 1st opponent opposes wild cards after doping ban

By ERIC WILLEMSEN - Associated Press

Flavia Pennetta, of Italy, kisses the championship trophy after beating Roberta Vinci, of Italy, in the women's championship match of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Flavia Pennetta tops Roberta Vinci in U.S. Open final, says she’ll retire

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Serena Williams, left, hugs Venus Williams after winning their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Serena Williams’ Slam bid delayed; US Open semi postponed

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova, right, celebrates with her teammates Lucie Safarova, center, and Andrea Hlavackova, left, after defeating Italy's Roberta Vinci in their Fed Cup semifinal tennis match in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 20, 2014. Kvitova won the match and gave Czech Republic a decisive 3-0 lead. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany to play Czech Republic in Fed Cup final

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Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova returns a ball to Italy's Roberta Vinci during their Fed Cup semifinal tennis match in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Czech Republic beats Italy 4-0 in Fed Cup semis

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Italy's Sara Errani, right, and Roberta Vinci, left, celebrate after defeating Russia's Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina in their women’s doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

Italy to rest top players vs US in Fed Cup

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Russia's Ekaterina Makarova, right, and Elena Vesnina celebrate a point won over Italy's Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci during their women's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Errani, Vinci defend Australian Open title

By NEIL FRANKLAND - Associated Press

Flavia Pennetta, of Italy, follows through on a shot to Roberta Vinci, of Italy, during the quarterfinals of the 2013 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

U.S. Open 2013: Flavia Pennetta, Richard Gasquet into semifinals

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Roberta Vinci, of Italy, reacts after a point against Camila Giorgi, of Italy, during the fourth round of the 2013 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

U.S. Open 2013: Roberta Vinci gains quarterfinals, will face countrywoman Flavia Penneta

By Rachel Cohen - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the U.S, reacts as she plays Roberta Vinci, of Italy during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, June 2, 2013 in Paris. Williams won 6-1, 6-3. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

French Open 2013: Serena Williams into quarterfinals

By Steven Wine - Associated Press