It was Serena Williams' earliest exit from the year's first Grand Slam since 2006. Photo: ReutersSeven-times champion Serena Williams suffered a dramatic exit from the Australian Open - her earliest in 14 years - falling 6-4 6-7(2) 7-5 to China's Wang Qiang in a stunning third round upset that tore the women's tournament open. Photo: ReutersIt was Williams' earliest exit from the year's first Grand Slam since 2006, when her title defence was ended by Daniela Hantuchova. "During the second set I was a little bit confused but in my mind I knew I had to focus on the court, focus on every point." The Tianjin native broke Williams again in the second set but was denied a quick kill by the American's spirit and backhand.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 24, 2020 05:03 UTC