Serena Williams was once again close to winning her elusive 24th slam at the US Open, but she still needs to wait. The American legend lost a tough match against a fantastic Vika Azarenka after she was comfortably winning 6-1 2-1.
Serena Williams’s injury
During the 3rd set, Serena had to stop during a game as she seemed to be injured at her left ankle. Eventually, the American icon revealed that her problem was to the Achilles. She said:
“It wasn’t much. I just was stretching. Like, I ran for a shot. Off that first step that I took, it was a long point; it wasn’t my ankle, it was actually my Achilles. It just overstretched. It was pretty intense. Then that was that.”
Then Serena admitted that the injury didn’t hamper her tennis to add:
“I mean, it feels fine. I don’t think it had anything to do. I think Victoria played well. It didn’t affect my play ultimately at all, just for that one point. Yeah, it’s fine. I’m fine, yeah.”
Will Serena Williams play the French Open?
A few days ago Serena expressed her doubts about playing the French Open because of the restrictions. Mainly, Serena was not convinced by the fact that she had to stay at a designated hotel instead of taking advantage of her apartment in Paris.
Eventually, Serena confirmed that she will definitely play the French slam.
Serena Williams in 2020
Currently ranked no.8, Serena Williams played her last match on the 10th of September when she capitulated to Victoria Azarenka 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the semifinal of the U.S. Open.
During this season Serena Williams has a 16-5 win-loss record. Serena Williams has won 1 title in Auckland.
