The first-ever all-Italian Grand Slam final at the US Open pitted twenty-sixth seed Flavia Pennetta against Roberta Vinci in front of a massive crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium that included the Prime Minister of Italy and a host of celebrities.…
Serena Slammed
It was an astonishing result, Serena slammed in the US Open semi-finals by a lowly-ranked and unlikely Italian, Roberta Vinci. We asked Maria Bueno on her thoughts on the match, the result and the impact on the world number one, Serena…
US Open Update
It seems to all be happening in New York. Maria Bueno gives a US Open update on it all. “Apart from the shock of losing Rafa [Nadal] last week, the top men were coming through the draw until Andy Murray,…
The first week
As the US Open enters the fourth round of play over the Labor Day weekend, Maria reflects on the first week of play. “Unfortunately there have been a record number of withdrawals – around 14 so far – for a…
Opening Night at the US Open
Maria Bueno is currently in New York enjoying the US Open. On Monday she attended the USTA Foundation’s Opening Night Gala as a guest of benefactors Chris and Courtney Combe, who were honoured during the dinner for their unstinting support…
Arriving in the Big Apple
Maria has arrived in the Big Apple ahead of the US Open and is sporting an elaborate splint on her left hand. “Unfortunately I had a fall and had to have surgery to repair the injury about three weeks ago when…