Serena Williams serves the ball during her first round match against Kristie Ahn. Photo: Getty ImagesWith no fans to cheer her on, Serena Williams was left to push herself to a record-breaking straight-sets victory at the US Open, but big sister Venus wasn't so lucky, sent out for her first time in the first round. And even after 20 years there were still records to be broken, Serena collecting her 102nd US Open win to surpass the mark she shared with Chris Evert. Venus Williams returns a volley in her match against Karolina Muchova. The 24-year-old Czech held at love the next game and sealed the win when Venus issued her third double fault on match point.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 02, 2020 02:03 UTC