- Six-time US Open champion rallies to win 5-7, 6-3, 6-1
- No 3 Pliskova turns on the power to beat Bolkvadze
- Federer sees off chuntering Dzumhur in second round
After the endless hype and anticipation of Serena Williams’ all-superstar first-round grudge match with Maria Sharapova, in the end it was a mere rookie who had the audacity to step up to the all-time great and fearlessly push her to the edge of despair. But despite difficulties, Williams defeated 17-year-old grand slam rookie Caty McNally, 5-7, 6-3, 6-1, to move into the third round of the US Open in an electric night on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Related: Karolina Pliskova turns on the power to beat Mariam Bolkvadze in US Open
Written by Tumaini Carayol at Flushing Meadows
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/29/serena-williams-caty-mcnally-us-open under the title “Serena Williams pushed to edge by American teen Caty McNally at US Open”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
