Renzi sisters of Italian tennis, “What have you done?” – The Messenger

“But what have you done?”: So after the final of the US Open won by Flavia Pennetta Roberta Vinci Premier Renzi was addressed to them.

“Today Italy surprised America,” he added, speaking of “an extraordinary story and a beautiful page written by two women of the south.” “Flavia and Roberta teach us the determination, the will to not give up. They proved to Italy – he added – that when you believe in it even goals that seem impossible can be achieved. “

” A national community also lives of emotions, not just statistics. Thanks Flavia, thanks Roberta #vivalitaliaviva. ” Said Prime Minister Matteo Renzi had meanwhile commented on Twitter the final of the US Open.

Today there is no room for controversy: for Italy is a day of celebration and of great pride, “said Prime Minister Matteo Renzi responded when asked to comment on the criticism for his trip to New York.

It ‘was a real blitz to Matteo Renzi, who has suddenly decided to embark for New York not to miss the historic all-Italian final between Flavia Pennetta and Roberta Vinci , the US Open. To the organizers who have welcomed talk of a “great day for Italians”, expressing pride for two wonderful girls who conquered America, reaching the finals by beating the two strongest players in the world. Accompanied by CONI president Giovanni Malago, the Ambassador of Italy in Washington, Claudio Bisognero, and the consul general in New York, Natalia Quintavalle, it occurred in the stands much before the beginning of the meeting, and was immediately dropped in the shoes of a fan: a selfie with some children, some jokes with a spectator with the blue shirt, greetings and thumbs up to the many who in the audience recognized him. And then a lunghisssimo applause at the entrance of the two “heroines” of Puglia. Lasciatosi behind for a few hours problems Romans, the prime minister appeared relaxed, and ride in silence when the stadium someone shouts “Viva La Puglia.” He also feels a “great Matthew”, and he shows a lot of fun. But at the end of the first set on the public pays even a standing ovation and a long applause when the cameras frame it the music of Andrea Bocelli.

fan unleashed, Renzi, who before arriving the stadium had also had a thought for another Italian champion: “Mythical Fabio Aru – tweeted the prime minister – the #Vuelta 2015 is yours. Now #UsOpen proud of our girls. ” Before the game meets Fabio Fognini, boyfriend of Pennetta, who also wrote him a small business at the US Open, the victory over Rafa Nadal. Then, however, the deletion. His Flavia, however, went much further, as Roberta. During the race the Renzi applauds, incites them. Obviously it does not take part for the one or for the other. The stadium was eventually filled, and many are the stars of the show business and sport present, from Robert Redford to Michael Douglas. Renzi observes the curious slide on giant screens and occasionally seeks guidance on which character they’re framing. It becomes more serious only occasionally, when between one game and the other often looks at the phone. The plug with Rome is impossible to remove, although there are six-hour time difference. But it is a historic day. Whatever happens a victory for the whole of Italy.