I'm going to expire if I don't stop holding my breath. I want so badly for her to have this win.

That's a surprise - come on Serena

Come on - enjoy this set

Some people want to enjoy browsing DU without have the score spoiled.

Appropriate thread title: US Open Serena Williams Results - Warning Spoilers

Some of us are at work and DVRing the match. It's real hard to avoid msn, espn... etc!

Not worried yet -- Serena always manages to get it together.

... But Serena's antics on the court really bother me.

The noises Azarenka makes (reminds me of the loons in On Golden Pond) are annoying and unncessary.

She's not looking as sharp, and the look on her face after missing the last shot in that incredible volley was worrisome. Not sure what's going on. Pressure? Things hitting home a little more? Can't afford any more double faults, for starters.

She's now wearing an ankle brace.

Last chance for Serena.

300-1?????

She was supposed to play Eugenie Broussard, but Broussard got concussed and had to withdraw. Everybody -- and I mean everybody -- had Serena's win and Grand Slam as a fait accompli.

I feel so, so, sorry for Serena. To come this far.

Commentators on ESPN are stunned. Crowd was too -- did you hear the utter silence after Serena left the court?

I'm dumbfounded.

It's funny too, because I'm at work and I *never* hide out and stream tv while I'm here (I'm my own boss, so in theory I can get away with it). But today I decided to while I ate my lunch so I caught the last few games. Just can't believe it. This is the only sport I ever pay attention to, and with my own little business I barely have a chance keep an eye on the scores let alone watch the actual matches.

I feel like I jinxed her by watching, LOL.

I'm the jinx - we'll be in New York tomorrow - in Queens no less and I was planning the entire day so that I could watch the final from my hotel room

that was a good run. I can't remember actually following women's tennis before this run. Next up, John McEnroe?

Ruined my effing year!

WTF just happened there?

dunno about prior to that

Really wanted her to get it.

They were counting on huge ratings for the final. Now everyone in Italy will be watching, but not here.

...I wept for joy for Vinci.

I know that I am in the minority here. But that was one of the greatest upsets in Tennis history. I will not be critical of Serena in this thread. I am not one of her fans. However, I am the first to admit that she is without a doubt the greatest female tennis player in history.

This makes what Roberta accomplished all the more amazing. I am happy for her.

-Paige

And I like to see the wealth spread around...two older Italian ladies in the final...amazing.

By Vinci. Great performance.

Was rooting for Serena and the Slam, but great match and performance from Vinci.

I am shocked!

Congratulations to the winner, since she just beat the best women's tennis player in the world.

Wow.