By Howard FendrichNEW YORK — Sloane Stephens was two points from defeat against Venus Williams in one U.S. Open semifinal before pulling out the victory. Now Stephens and Keys, a pair of pals in their early 20s, will face each other in the first Grand Slam title match for each — and the first all-American women’s final at Flushing Meadows since 2002. At 37, Williams was attempting to become the oldest woman to win a Grand Slam title in the Open era. Here’s how long and successful her career has been: Williams’ first title match in New York came in her U.S. Open debut in 1997. I can’t be tentative and try to figure out how to put that ball in,” Williams said.

Source: National Post September 08, 2017 03:56 UTC