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09/01/2022 Like Fine Wine 🍷

By: Matthew Cahill

Serena Williams Pulls off Huge Upset to Advance to Third Round

Serena Williams entered the second round of the US Open in unfamiliar territory- as a major underdog. She was listed as a +200 dog in her matchup against #2 seed Anett Kontaveit, her longest odds in 15 years. What oddsmakers didn’t take into account was the heart of a champion.

With her career on the line, Serena Williams delivered a vintage performance to take down the heavily favored Kontaveit in thrilling fashion. The first set was extremely competitive and resulted in Serena winning after a lengthy tiebreaker. However, Anett settled down after this and dominated the second set, winning 6-2. It looked like the 40-year-old may have been running out of gas, but she turned it on when it mattered most and answered by winning the third and final set 6-2 to claim the unlikely victory.

 

The New York crowd was simply incredible, roaring in support of Serena at every opportunity possible. You really could tell who won each point just by listening to the fans’ reactions.  Serena showing she can clearly still compete at the highest level in addition to the incredible environment of the US Open makes her upcoming match against Ajla Tomljanovic must-see TV.

 

Watch: Serena Williams vs. Anett Kontaveit Round 2 Highlights

 

Additional Storylines

ESPN: Serena Williams Works Magic Again at US Open, Upsets No. 2 Seed Anett Kontaveit in Round 2

Yahoo!: Andy Murray reveals he hasn’t felt as good in years after securing third round spot

 

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