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‘GOAT’ Serena Williams showed ‘seriously high quality’ in second round win, Eurosport expert John McEnroe claims

Serena Williams has been labelled the “greatest of all time” by Eurosport’s John McEnroe, after she knocked out Anett Kontaveit in a convincing second round clash at the US Open. The 40-year-old beat the tournament’s second seed 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2 in front of an elated crowd to set up a third round tie against Ajla Tomljanovic, as she searches for her seventh Grand Slam title on US shores. Ad McEnroe questioned whether there has ever been a better athlete than the “GOAT of all GOAT’s” Williams, as he heaped praise on the 23-time Grand Slam champions’ performance.

‘Why throw me under the bus?’ - John McEnroe backs Rafael Nadal after being drawn into serving row at US Open

Eurosport expert John McEnroe has defended himself after he was drawn into a row over whether Rafael Nadal ignores the 25-second serve clock rule and receives special treatment from umpires. The 22-time Grand Slam champion came from a set behind to beat Rinky Hijikata in his first round US Open match, eventually winning 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-3 to overcome the Australian. Ad In his post-match press conference, a reporter asked if Nadal was leaving «some kind of a shadow» on his legacy by «not following the serve clock rule».

US Open 2022: Rafael Nadal shoots down accusations of preferential treatment: 'I think it’s a joke'

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'It's a joke' – Rafael Nadal fires back at reporter, denies serve clock abuse after US Open first-round win

Rafael Nadal was involved in a testy exchange with a journalist after it was put to him that he receives preferential treatment from umpires. The incident came after the Spaniard roared back from a set down to beat Australia’s Rinky Hijikata in the first round of the US Open, eventually sealing a 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-3 win to progress to round two where he will face Fabio Fognini. Ad A delighted Nadal said in his on-court interview that he was “super happy” to return to Flushing Meadows, but his post-match press conference was a more tense affair.

'I can't imagine what she must feel' - Iga Swiatek amazed by Serena Williams' coolness under the spotlight

The world No. 1 Iga Swiatek believes that only Serena Williams could handle the febrile pre-match atmosphere that surrounded her first-round match of the US Open. The star-studded Arthur Ashe Stadium was absolutely rocking ahead of the 40-year-old’s 6-3 6-3 win over Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic, and Williams delivered a stirring performance to match the occasion.

John McEnroe: Serena the GOAT like Billie Jean King and Michael Jordan, both Williams sisters could retire after US Open

Serena Williams could be joined in retirement by her sister Venus after the US Open, according to Eurosport’s John McEnroe, who has described the former as the ‘GOAT of GOATs’. Serena revealed earlier this month that she is “evolving away” from tennis and is set to retire after the US Open — but Venus, 42, has not announced any plans for her future. Ad Venus, a two-time US Open champion, makes her return on US soil after being included in the wildcard list and is preparing to face Alison Van Uytvanck in the first round having missed out on the 2021 tournament, sidelined through injury.

Bill Clinton, Dr. Ruth Westheimer's chat at US Open delights broadcasters: 'Why is his face getting redder?'

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US Open: Circumstances 'don't matter in 20 years' in Nadal, Djokovic, Federer GOAT debate - John McEnroe

John McEnroe says tennis fans will not remember the circumstances players have faced during their careers when discussing who the greatest tennis player of all time is. Rafael Nadal currently leads the Big Three on 22 Grand Slam titles, one more than Novak Djokovic on 21 and two more than Roger Federer (20).

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‘GOAT’ Serena Williams showed ‘seriously high quality’ in second round win, Eurosport expert John McEnroe claims

‘Why throw me under the bus?’ - John McEnroe backs Rafael Nadal after being drawn into serving row at US Open

US Open 2022: Rafael Nadal shoots down accusations of preferential treatment: 'I think it’s a joke'

'It's a joke' – Rafael Nadal fires back at reporter, denies serve clock abuse after US Open first-round win

'I can't imagine what she must feel' - Iga Swiatek amazed by Serena Williams' coolness under the spotlight

John McEnroe: Serena the GOAT like Billie Jean King and Michael Jordan, both Williams sisters could retire after US Open

Bill Clinton, Dr. Ruth Westheimer's chat at US Open delights broadcasters: 'Why is his face getting redder?'

US Open: Circumstances 'don't matter in 20 years' in Nadal, Djokovic, Federer GOAT debate - John McEnroe