The New York Times – Sports:
Of course Serena Williams is confident. She deserves to be. And her opponents know that her improving game and overwhelming crowd support make beating her in this U.S. Open all the more difficult.
Category: Kontaveit, Anett (1995- )
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Serena Williams’s Magical Run at the US Open Isn’t Over Yet
The New York Times – Sports:
If two nights earlier was about posterity and sweet send-offs, Round 2 was about doing everything possible to win a tennis match, as Williams beat the world No. 2, Anett Kontaveit, in three sets.
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It Was Anett Kontaveit Against Serena Williams, and the Crowd
The New York Times – Sports:
Kontaveit was up for the challenge of facing Williams in front of fans who had little interest in her winning as they celebrate Williams’s career. She forced a third set, but the fans got what they wanted.
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Serena Williams’s Next Opponent Is a Struggling Anett Kontaveit
The New York Times – Sports:
They will face off in a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday, a venue that feels like home to Williams even if it has not always been a haven.
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Serena Williams Rises to the Occasion, Like So Many Times Before
The New York Times – Sports:
Williams met a valedictory night at the U.S. Open with a win that was fitting, and with a second-round match on Wednesday, the farewell party at Arthur Ashe Stadium continues.
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Serena Williams Will Play Danka Kovinic in U.S. Open First Round
The New York Times – Sports:
Williams has said the U.S. Open, which begins on Monday, is likely her final tournament.
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Women’s Tennis Stages a Fitting Finale to a Zany Year
The New York Times – Sports:
Favorites who were virtually unknown a year ago. Big names missing in action. And, as usual, a championship completely up for grabs.