US Open: Serena Williams with a comeback victory against Sloane Stephens - now Maria Sakkari is waiting
Serena Williams is in the round of 16 of the US open 2020. The 23-time major winner defeated her compatriot Sloane Stephens with 2: 6, 6: 2 and
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Sep 05, 2020, 10:17 pm
When it comes to women's tennis, it is fair to say that the term "lucky bag" was introduced rather exclusively to Sloane Stephens. With the American, the fans never really know what they're getting. Because even if not too many highlights have followed since her entry into the Roland Garros final: Stephens can still play excellent tennis.
As in the first set against Serena Williams in the second match at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday. Stephens led 6: 2 after a little more than half an hour, distributing the balls as lightly as a feather and at the same time deadly as three years ago when she hit the big coup in New York City, leaving Madison Keys no chance in the final.
Serena Williams now against Maria Sakkari again
But part of the lucky bag is that Sloane Stephens gave up the second act with a score of 2: 6. Because the term “fighting spirit” was introduced for Serena Williams. Set compensation after 70 minutes played, a short forehand cross by Serena remained out of reach for Stephens. Incidentally, Maria Sakkari watched this match from her suite with great interest, the Greek had done short-time work against Amanda Anisimova. And could live with a third set between her two potential opponents for the round of 16.
Serena started the decision better and quickly led 4: 1 in front of her daughter Olympia. And made it clear with the next break to 6: 2 the entry into the round of 16. Maria Sakkari took note of this without much emotion: Just last week, she defeated Serena Williams in three sets at the WTA Premier tournament, which was moved from Cincinnati to New York.
In her on-court interview, Williams also praised her opponent, who played a flawless first set. But she didn't want to lose in two sentences, Serena continued, and she never gave up.