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Latest on US Open: 'I Mean, He's Roger,' Williams Says

NEW YORK — The latest on the U.S. Open (all times local):

10:35 p.m.

Successful as she is in her own right, even Serena Williams relishes a chance to get an up-close look at Roger Federer on a tennis court.

When they practice near each other, Williams — owner of 21 Grand Slam singles titles — takes a peek at what Federer — owner of 17 — is doing.

"I'm always looking over: 'What is he doing?' Giving him the side eye. 'OK, maybe I should do that. I should do that. Oh, he's taking a break now,'" Williams said after moving into the second round of the U.