- Wang beats Williams 6-4, 6-7 (2), 7-5
- ‘I told my team I could always do it today’
Serena Williams staggered out of the Australian Open on day five, losing in three sets to the world No 29 Wang Qiang, a brave but flawed performance that exposed the veteran American’s gathering frailties. It was the biggest shock of the tournament and the biggest upset of Wang’s career. She took a single game off Williams in New York six months ago.
“I told my team I could always do it today,” Wang said courtside. “It was really good work. I am very happy. After the second set, I was a little confused. I had to be calm. My mind always tells me I have to be calm and trust myself.”
Written by Kevin Mitchell at Melbourne Park
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jan/24/wang-qiang-plays-match-of-her-life-to-beat-serena-williams under the title “Wang Qiang plays match of her life to beat Serena Williams”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
