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US Open: Serena Williams overpowers Maria Sharapova to enter next round
The American star dominated the match to trash Sharapova 6-1 6-1 and register her 19th win over the Russian.
Serena Williams produced an impressive performance to overpower her nemesis Maria Sharapova in straight sets in the first round of US Open. The American star dominated the match to trash Sharapova 6-1 6-1 and register her 19th win over the Russian.
Williams who faced criticism after a meltdown during her loss to Naomi Osaka in last year's final finished the match in just 59 minutes in New York. The 37-year-old – is eyeing to equal Margaret Court's record of 24 grand slams by winning this year's tournament.
After a high-quality and intense start, Williams – showing no signs of the back injury that saw her retire during the Rogers Cup final – landed the first blow, breaking in the fourth game when Sharapova sent a backhand into the net.
Williams looked in superb form and another backhand error from Sharapova saw her race into a 5-1 lead on the way to taking the opening set. Sharapova had few answers to Williams' power and precision, the latter powering through in style. Williams, the eighth seed, will face American Caty McNally in the second round.
