Williams defeated the world number two 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-2, advancing to the third round of the US Open and extending her retirement.
Serena Williams (605) extended his retirement and did not make it another victory, because the American tennis player defeated Estonian Anett Kontaveit in the second round of the US Open.
The youngest of the Williams sisters, who has already announced her retirement and is playing in her final US Open, defeated Kontaveit by 7-6 (7-4), 2-6 and 6-2 before an on fired New York crowd filled the stands of Arthur Ashe Central Stadium.
Serena Williams, in the third round of the US Open
At 40 years old, Williams needed two hours and 50 minutes to get through the second round match and in search of a round of 16 she will face Ajla Tomljanovicto get out of the way Yevgenia Rodina by 1-6, 6-2 and 7-5.
Serena has won 23 Grand Slam titles in her career and six of the “big ones” were certainly achieved at this US Open.
What Serena Williams said after the victory over Kontaveit
“I’m super competitive, I see this as a bonus. I have nothing to prove, I have nothing more to gain. I have absolutely nothing to lose. Honestly, I haven’t played in these conditions since 1998.” Serena said in the interview after defeating world number two Estonian Kontaveit in the second round.
“Actually, I’ve had an X on my back since 1999, so it’s fun now. I enjoy simple competition and I haven’t done it in a while.”Serena added and said: “Honestly, when I lost the first set I thought, I have to give it my all because it can be over. I just wanted to keep trying, see what I could do. I gave it my all, it was very good .”.
Proud and sure of his abilities, he admitted that he was not surprised by the level shown on court this Wednesday: “I’m Serena!”, said. And closed: “I’m a pretty good player. It’s what works best for me. I love challenges. I feel like I’ve won, physically, mentally, it’s fantastic. Now I told myself ‘just play, you’re Serena’ and I did it me.”
Source: Tycsports
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