Serena Williams’ quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title were dented when she exited in the semi-final of the US Open 2002.
Serena suffered a 6-1,3-6,3-6 loss to Victoria Azarenka as she once again failed to add to her Grand Slam tally. Serena last won a Grand Slam at the 2017 Australian Open but since then, she has stumbled either in the semi-final or in the finals of the tournament. Azarenka will now face Naomi Osaka in the final.
Serena started off brilliantly by dominating Azarenka both in serve as well as on all facets in the first set as she raced to a 6-1 win. However, Azarenka showed her determination and guts as she bounced back in grand style to win the second set and level the match.
In the third set, Serena suffered a double-break from which she never recovered and Azarenka won the match in grand style.
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