“I Wasn’t Ready for it”: Serena Williams Reacts to Bryan Brothers’ Retirement
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The 23-time grand slam champion, Serena Williams, stormed into the Round of 16 at US Open 2020. Williams bested compatriot Sloane Stephens in a tough match despite losing the first set 6-2.
During the post-match conference, Williams was asked about the legendary doubles team, the Bryan Brothers. The No.3 seed Serena was asked some memories she could share on the Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan’s legacy.
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Williams said that she heard about the news just as the US Open started and wasn’t ready for it. The American reminisced about being on tour with the Bryan Brothers since the beginning of her career.
“Honestly, I wasn’t ready for it. I knew it was going to come at some point, but, you know, I have been on tour with them our whole lives. It’s always sad to see another one go,” remarked Williams during the post-match interview after her third-round victory.
The six-time US Open champion added that the retirement of Bryan Brothers has moved her closer to the retirement stage, although she’s trying to avoid it. The Bryan Brothers made their debut in 1995 and interestingly Serena also made her debut the same year at the age of 14.
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“It’s, like, okay, it moves me even closer to the line, and I’m trying to avoid the line (smiling),” added Williams who is eyeing a record 24th grand slam title at the US Open 2020.
Serena Williams faces Sakkari challenge
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No. 15 seed Maria Sakkari ousted Amanda Anisimova in straight sets in her third-round match at Flushing Meadows. Sakkari has set up a blockbuster clash with rival Serena Williams in the fourth round of the US Open.
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The duo recently played against each other in the Round of 16 at the Western and Southern Open 2020, which Sakkari won despite losing the first set. This is going to be their third match with the rivalry tied at 1-1.