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Serena’s bid for record-tying US Open off on right foot; Venus out – Sydney Morning Herald
Williams, who reached the final in her last two campaigns, is gunning for her first grand slam since 2017 to equal Margaret Court’s record in a depleted field.
A final serve forced Ahn into an error as Williams claimed a record 102nd US Open match victory, her first straight-sets win since the sport returned from the COVID-19 shutdown.
Williams, who next faces Margarita Gasparyan of Russia, said she struggled to find her rhythm at first as Ahn displayed impressive versatility.
Serena Williams’ win over Kristie Ahn was her 102nd at Flushing Meadows, a US Open record.Credit:AP
“She really strikes the ball really hard. She mixes up a lot. She plays a l…
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