Bianca Andreescu beats 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams in US Open final
Bianca Andreescu, 19-year-old brings her absolute best tennis to defeat Serena Williams becoming Canada’s first-ever Grand Slam champion in singles.
Serena Williams had been aiming for record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title, but her quest for the title came unstuck against the teenager who beat her by 6-3 7-5.
It has been the most intense game, Bianca Andreescu took charge early, going up by a set and two breaks, then held off a late charge by Serena Williams to win the maiden grand slam title.
“Being able to play on this stage against Serena, a true legend in this sport, is amazing,” said Andreescu, who was appearing in her first major final.
A humble and graceful champion.
😍 @Bandreescu_ 😍#USOpen | #WomenWorthWatching pic.twitter.com/vIW84lmWw2
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2019
While Williams who played her33rd final, said, “Oh, man, it wasn’t easy at all.”
The 37-year-old American remains stuck on 23 Grand Slam singles title, one shy of Margaret Court’s mark for the most in history.
Forever a champion…@serenawilliams | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/f3GH6HKt9R
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2019
Earlier, Britain’s Jamie Murray and Bethanie Mattek-Sands beat Chan Hao-ching and Michael Venus 6-2 6-3 in US Open mixed doubles final
