FRIDAY, March 29, 2024
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Serena Out of US Open

Serena Out of US Open

World No 1 Serena Williams was upset by Czech Karolina Pliskova 2-6 6-7 (5-7) in the US Open semi-finals on Thursday.

The six-time US Open champion was pushed to the limit by the big-serving opponnet who stormed into the first set in just 26 minutes.

The American fought back from a break down in the second set to force the tie-break but she committed errors at crucial point to lose the nail-biting showdown. The double fault on match point ended Serena's hope to reach the final in New York. She will also lose the No 1 ranking.

Pliskova also beat Venus Williams earlier in the tournament. She is one of the only few players who can beat the Williams sisters in the same tournament.

"I can't believe it. But I know if I play up to my level I can play against anyone," said the overwhelmed Czech.

Pliskova is in her first Grand Slam final. She will play a winner between German Angelique Kerber, who will become the new No 1 player in the world,  and Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark. 

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