Grand Slam title at the US Open, and then announced her
retirement.
Pennetta, the 26th seed, won 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 to become only the
second Italian woman to win one of the tennis majors.
She then said: "I make a big decision in my life - this is the way I
like to say goodbye to tennis."
The 33-year-old from Brindisi confirmed she plans to play the
rest of the season before retiring.
"One month ago I decided that this is the way I would say
goodbye to tennis," added Pennetta, who collected a winner's
cheque of $3.3m (£2.1m).
"This is my last and I couldn't think of finishing in a better way."
Lowest-ranked Grand Slam champions
Evonne Goolagong - Not Ranked 1977 Australian Open
Kim Clijsters - Not Ranked 2009 US Open
Chris O'Neil - No.111 1978 Australian Open
Serena Williams - No.81 2007 Australian Open
Barbara Jordan - No.68 1979 Australian Open
Venus Williams - No.31 2007 Wimbledon
Vinci, ranked 43rd in the world, had stunned Serena Williams in
the semi-finals, ending the world number one's bid for a
calendar Grand Slam.
The 32-year-old from Taranto, said: "I am really happy and
really happy for Flavia. It's tough to play against a player who
you have known for a long time.
"I tried to play my best, but Flavia played unbelievable and I
have to say congrats to her."
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