2015 US Open runner-up Roberta
Vinci became a victim of theft last weekend. The Italian reported that the
trophies that she has won over the span of her career were taken from her
residence in Taranto, Italy.
“Unfortunately, a few days ago a group of thieves entered my
house and stole valuable objects, including some objects for which the economic
value is not even comparable to their emotional value to me: the trophies that
I won over my career,” Vinci posted Friday on Instagram. “They can’t take away
the memories, the tears, the sweat, the effort, the dedication, the smiles and
the sacrifices made to achieve these goals.”
She did not specify whether the silver platter she was
awarded during her US Open final to Flavia Pennetta was one of the items
missing. Vinci became a pro in 1998 and since has won ten WTA singles titles
and 25 in doubles action. Since the end of 2016, Vinci’s record of 547-385 has
seen her struggle having won St. Petersburg as her only title of the season.
Aside from being a three time Olympian, the Italian played on
her country’s Fed Cup team from 2001-07, 09-16 winning four titles in the span.
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