NEW YORK — Up a set and two breaks on Victoria Azarenka in the U.S. Open women’s final, it seemed to all the world that Serena Williams was on cruise control.
But a gutsy Azarenka rallied and staged a remarkable comeback to win the second set in a tiebreak, only to eventually fall to Serena and her indomitable will, 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-1, in 2 hours, 45 minutes Sunday evening in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
When Azarenka sailed a backhand return long on Serena’s second match point, top-seeded Williams jumped up and down in celebration, having won her 17th career Grand Slam singles championship, fifth U.S. Open and second straight in Flushing Meadows over Azarenka.
It was Serena’s second Major this year following the French Open.
“Vika’s such a great opponent, such a great fighter and that’s why she was able to win multiple Grand Slams,” Serena said on court as she flashed a huge smile. “It was never over until match point.”
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