NEW YORK : Anett Kontaveit is guaranteed a frenzied atmosphere in her next outing at Flushing Meadows against Serena Williams but rather than being nervous about it, the second-seeded Estonian said she cannot wait for the "unique experience".With the 40-year-old Williams indicating the U.S.
Open could be the final event of her storied career, the hardcourt Grand Slam set an all-time night-session attendance record on Monday with 29,402 flocking to the sprawling site.The 23-time major winner ensured that the celebrations will continue at least for some more time, defeating Dank Kovinic 6-3 6-3 in front of a raucous Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd, teeming with celebrities and her fellow players.Flushing Meadows is expected to be similarly boisterous on Wednesday with the same level of energy in the stands when Williams meets Kontaveit."I'm really excited.
I was really rooting for her to win today," Kontaveit told reporters after her 6-3 6-0 victory over Romania's Jaqueline Cristian. "I've never played against her.
I mean, this is the last chance. Better late than never."I think the atmosphere is going to be amazing. I'm really looking forward to it.