Serena Williams is about to start her campaign at the upcoming US Open to try to win an elusive 24th slam.
The American legend has been chasing this title for a couple of years after her career was halted by the birth of her delightful daughter Alexis Olympia. After her pregnancy, The former world no.1 reached a slam final on 3 occasions in Wimbledon (2018 and 2019) and at the last US Open (2018).
Serena Williams vs. Chris Evert
Serena Williams can break many records if she wins the US Open this year. In fact, besides equalling Margaret Court’s slam record (24), the American sensation has the chance to be the woman that in the Open Era has won more US Open titles than everyone else (7). Serena is now she is tied with the legendary Chris Evert.
In addition, if Serena conquers the US Open, she will also “beat” Chris in terms of the total number of wins in this specific major (102). In fact, in New York, Evert won 101 matches vs. Serena’s 95 and the 23-time slam champion needs 7 wins to conquer the Flushing Meadows.
If Serena Williams wins the @usopen title, she will overtake Chris Evert for the most match wins at the US Open in the Open Era. pic.twitter.com/riPrQmyvkr
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) August 24, 2019
Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova
Serena will face Maria Sharapova in the 1st round of the US Open strong of a 19-2 win-loss record. Maria defeated Serena for the last time 15 years ago.
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