“Last Year Was Really Frustrating”: Serena Williams on Her Service Games at US Open 2020
Follow Us
Serena Williams has reached her 14th US Open semifinal. The third seed defeated the unranked Tsvetana Pironkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in a match that lasted two hours and 11 minutes.
Despite losing the opening set and going down a break in the second, Williams fought back to end Pironkova’s magical run. The former World No.1 is now at 44-42 after dropping the first set at grand slams – the most come-from-behind wins in the Open Era. The American hammered a whopping 20 aces during the quarterfinal match, considerably improving her service games.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
During the post-match press conference, Williams revealed the secret behind her incisive aces during the match. The 23-time grand slam champion remarked that this is what we should expect from her going forward in the tournament.
“You know, sometimes when I’m serving, I just tell myself, I don’t care if my arm falls off, I’m going to keep serving. And that’s the attitude I need to have. I didn’t know I hit 20 aces in this match until my coach told me after. So I was, like, Okay. For me it’s about serving the whole tournament.”
The 6-time US Open champion added that she was frustrated at herself for serving poorly in the last year’s US Open final. Williams had lost to Bianca Andreescu in straight sets and just got 39% of her first serves in.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“Last year was really frustrating because I couldn’t serve in the final, so I’m just hoping that I can just serve better consistently this time,” admitted Williams after reaching her 11th straight US Open semifinal.
Serena Williams to face Azarenka in the last four
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Williams has set up a blockbuster clash with Victoria Azarenka in the semifinal of the US Open 2020. Azarenka powered her way to the penultimate stage by beating No.16 seed Elise Mertens in the quarterfinals.
Trending
Roger Federer Breaks Partnership With Billion Dollar Worth Italian Brand Days After Coco Gauff’s Stunning Commercial Appearance
April 12, 2024 07:23 PM EDT
Andy Roddick Hat Tips Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian with Ultimate Praise for Women’s Sports’ Skyrocketing Success
April 17, 2024 01:14 PM EDT
Stuttgart Open 2024: Emma Raducanu vs Linda Noskova; Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction
April 18, 2024 10:03 AM EDT
Tennis News: Rafael Nadal Confirms Retirement ; Doping-Banned Mikael Ymer Announces Comeback; Stefanos Tsitsipas Dubbed as Hypocrite
April 15, 2024 06:22 PM EDT
Who Is Elise Mertens’ Tennis Playing Boyfriend? All You Need To Know About the 30-YO Hearthrob in Her Box
March 13, 2024 10:20 AM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Azarenka has played against Serena 22 times in her career, with Williams winning 18 of those battles. The American has defeated Azarenka in the 2012 and 2013 US Open final. Serena is two matches away from winning a record 24th grand slam title.
Written by:
