LOS ANGELES, June 17 — Serena Williams confirmed today she will compete at this year’s US Open in New York amid the Covid-19 outbreak, where the seven-times champion will seek a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam singles title. “Ultimately, I really cannot wait to return to New York and play...
Serena Williams celebrates winning the match against Anastasia Potapova in Melbourne January 20, 2020. — Reuters pic
LOS ANGELES, June 17 — Serena Williams confirmed today she will compete at this year’s US Open in New York amid the Covid-19 outbreak, where the seven-times champion will seek a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam singles title. “Ultimately, I really cannot wait to return to New York and play the US Open 2020,” Williams said in a video message played during a United States Tennis Association news conference to confirm that the August 31-September 13 tournament will proceed without fans.
“I feel like the USTA is going to do a really good job of ensuring everything is amazing and ... everyone is safe.” — Reuters
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