Defending champion Halep survives second-round scare
Osaka or Pliskova will replace Barty as world No. 1
TORONTO: Serena Williams made a solid start to her first US Open tune-up with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Elise Mertens on Wednesday while Naomi Osaka took a step closer to regaining her world No. 1 ranking by reaching the last 16.
Three-times champion Williams, playing her first match since falling to Simona Halep in the Wimbledon final, married her trademark power with quick movement and a steady stream of booming serves to overwhelm Belgian Mertens.
“It feels good,” Williams said of her return to the hard-court surface. …read more
Source: The Himalayan Times
