US Open 2020: Serena Williams overcomes Maria Sakkari to reach quarter-finals
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| 2020 US Open |
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| Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 31 Aug-13 Sept |
| Coverage: Selected live radio and text commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app. |
Six-time champion Serena Williams battled through a challenging three-set test against Greek 15th seed Maria Sakkari to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
Williams, 38, looked composed as she took the first set in 37 minutes.
The third seed lost a close tie-break in the second and was forced to find her best tennis for an eventual 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 win almost two hours later.
Williams plays France's Alize Cornet or Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova next.
The American is seeking a 24th Grand Slam singles title as she attempts to equal Margaret Court's record.
More to follow.
