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At the end, and only at the very end, did Serena Williams face anything resembling a challenge in her US Open semifinal.
Six times, Williams was a single point from winning. Six times, she failed to come through
All that did, of course, was delay the inevitable Friday. On match point No. 7, Williams delivered a 107 mph service winner, then let out two shouts, a mixture of relief and rejoicing after a 6-0, 6-3 victory over fifth-seeded Li Na of China that put the defending champion back in the final at Flushing Meadows.
"I got tight, which happens sometimes. I just needed to relax, and then when I did relax, she played some good points," said the No. 1-ranked Williams, who 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."
Read more http://espn.go.com/tennis/usopen13/...illiams-face-victoria-azarenka-finals-rematch
Six times, Williams was a single point from winning. Six times, she failed to come through
All that did, of course, was delay the inevitable Friday. On match point No. 7, Williams delivered a 107 mph service winner, then let out two shouts, a mixture of relief and rejoicing after a 6-0, 6-3 victory over fifth-seeded Li Na of China that put the defending champion back in the final at Flushing Meadows.
"I got tight, which happens sometimes. I just needed to relax, and then when I did relax, she played some good points," said the No. 1-ranked Williams, who 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."
Read more http://espn.go.com/tennis/usopen13/...illiams-face-victoria-azarenka-finals-rematch
