Serena Williams has been storming through her competition at this year’s U.S. Open. On Friday the all-star tennis player once again defeated her opponent in the semis to reach the finals.
Williams, who hasn’t really been challenged so far in the tournament, went to a match point No. 7 with Li Na of China, before delivering a 107 mph serve to win the match. The defending champion let out two shouts as she took victory over her fifth-seeded opponent 6-0, 6-3.
“I got tight, which happens sometimes. I just needed to relax, and then when I did relax, she played some good points,” said Williams.
Williams, who is ranked No.1, will face No. 2 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on Sunday in a rematch of last year’s final.
“But it was a good experience going into the next round,” Williams added. “If I even get a match point, I’ll be ready to stay calm and just to stay focused and relaxed.”
Throughout the tournament Williams has been dominant. In 12 sets across six matches, she has lost only 16 games. That’s the second-lowest total of games lost through six matches at any Grand Slam tournament in the last 25 years, according to the WTA.
“I have been really focused,” Williams said. “I set some goals for myself in (each) match and am really trying to reach those goals every time.”
Willaims will be pursuing her fifth U.S. Open championship, and 17th Grand Slam title overall.
