Serena Williams is ‘one of the favourites for US Open title’ after huge Anett Kontaveit win – Mats Wilander
Serena Williams is “now one of the favourites” for the US Open title after her sensational victory over second seed Anett Kontaveit sent her into the third round, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. Roared on by a raucous crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Williams overcame a second-set blip to come through 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2 under the lights on Wednesday night. Ad “I have not heard a crowd that loud,” said seven-time major champion Wilander.


