The 24-year-old Stephens, 13 years younger than Williams, paid tribute to the seven-time grand slam champion. But at the end of a seven-minute game, Williams netted a routine volley again to give her opponent a break for 4-3. Williams broke straight back with a service return winner and she saved a break point to hold for 5-4. But as Williams struggled with her volley, Stephens broke for love in the 11th game and followed up on serve to close it out as Williams netted a backhand. "It was definitely a contrast of play," Williams said of the roller-coaster match.

Source: The Star September 08, 2017 01:52 UTC