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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.

Once a 50-1 long shot, Serena Williams now among favorites at US Open

An extremely popular all-time great as a betting underdog typically presents liability for sportsbooks, and Serena Williams delivered that damage with her upset in the second round of the US Open over No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit.

Serena Williams gives cheeky remark on what changed before third set at US Open: 'Use your imagination'

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'It was difficult to cope' - Tearful Anett Kontaveit on facing Serena Williams' crowd at US Open

A tearful Anett Kontaveit admitted it was “difficult to cope with the crowd” during her defeat to Serena Williams at the US Open. The second seed, who has suffered a string of disappointing results in recent weeks, was unable to conquer the 23-time Grand Slam champion under the New York lights on Wednesday night. Ad An electric atmosphere on Arthur Ashe Stadium helped Williams recover from a mid-match blip to come through 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2 and book a meeting with Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round.

Serena Williams played her first match on the Women's Tennis Association Tour at the 1995 Challenge Bell in Quebec City, Canada. The youngster crashed out of the first round after playing less than one hour when she lost to the then world No. 149 Annie Miller. 23 Grand slam singles titles Julie Jacobson/AP Grand slam singles titles After w

US Open: Anett Kontaveit leaves presser in tears after Serena Williams defeat

Estonian star Anett Kontaveit left her press conference in tears, following her defeat against Serena Williams at the US Open.

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.

Serena Williams hails Tiger Woods' influence as she continues her US Open run

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

Once a 50-1 long shot, Serena Williams now among favorites at US Open

Serena Williams gives cheeky remark on what changed before third set at US Open: 'Use your imagination'

'It was difficult to cope' - Tearful Anett Kontaveit on facing Serena Williams' crowd at US Open

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US Open: Anett Kontaveit leaves presser in tears after Serena Williams defeat

Serena Williams is ‘one of the favourites for US Open title’ after huge Anett Kontaveit win – Mats Wilander

Serena Williams hails Tiger Woods' influence as she continues her US Open run