Friday, September 4, 2015
U.S Open 2015: Serena Williams trumps Bertens
Our girl Serena Williams is
at it again, the number ONE woman in Tennis won her first calendar Grand Slam
over Kiki Bertens in the second round of the US Open.
In one of those moments that can only be matched by the 6-times U.S Open
champion, William trailing in as much as 4-0 in the opening
tie-break, came back to win 7-7 (7-5) 6-3 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. In her 16th
appearance playing in the US Open, William looked less perturbed but worked
hard to top 24-year old Bertens who was competing in her third competition.
Certainly, today’s
performance shows strong challenges ahead for the world champion, however, (in
my ultimate fan voice) she can take’em. With opponents like Agnieszka Radwaska,
and her very own blood Venus William that threaten to draw thin, both of whom
are in her section of the draw, Serena will have to bring it.
Serena will be going
head-to-head in her next match in the third round against compatriot, Bethanie
MatteK-Sands. This will be their third meeting-Williams won in their two
previous meetings.
For the men,
Top seed Novak Djokovic won
comfortably over Andreas Haider-Maurer 6-4 6-1 6-2.
But eighth seed Rafael Nadal
was tested during his 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 7-5 victory over Diego Sebastian
Schwartzman
The Spaniard, who trailed 5-3
in the first-set tie-break and fell a break behind in both the second and third
sets, admitted he had to fight for the victory. BBC Sports
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