Serena Williams Beats Anett Kontaviet , in 2nd Round at US Open.
Serena Williams Beats Anett Kontaviet , in 2nd Round at US Open.
CBS Sports reports that on Aug.
31, Williams beat No.
2-ranked Kontaveit 7-6, 2-6, 6-2.
CBS Sports reports that on Aug.
31, Williams beat No.
2-ranked Kontaveit 7-6, 2-6, 6-2.
After the thrilling match, Williams, 40, touched on her ability to claim victory against Kontaveit, 26.
After the thrilling match, Williams, 40, touched on her ability to claim victory against Kontaveit, 26.
Well ... I'm a pretty good player.
This is what I do best.
I love a challenge.
I love rising to a challenge.
, Serena Williams, via CBS Sports.
I haven't played many matches, but I've been practicing really well, and my last few matches, it just wasn't coming together.
... The last couple matches here in New York, it's really coming together, Serena Williams, via CBS Sports.
But CBS News reports that the six-time U.S. Open winner says she doesn't feel like she has anything to prove to anyone.
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But CBS News reports that the six-time U.S. Open winner says she doesn't feel like she has anything to prove to anyone.
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I'm super competitive.
Honestly, I'm just looking at it as a bonus.
I don't have anything to prove.
I don't have anything to win.
And I have absolutely nothing to lose.
, Serena Williams, via CBS Sports.
I never get to play like this, since '98, really.
Literally, I've had an 'X' on my back since '99.
So, it's kind of fun, and I really just enjoy coming out and enjoying it, and it's been a long time since I've been able to do that, Serena Williams, via CBS Sports.
There has been much speculation that this could be Williams' last appearance at the U.S. Open since she recently said she'd like to start "evolving" away from tennis.
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She'll face Ajla Tomljanovic in a third-round match on Sept.
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She'll face Ajla Tomljanovic in a third-round match on Sept.
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She'll face Ajla Tomljanovic in a third-round match on Sept.
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