The women’s semifinals are set, with two Italians, a Romanian, and a pretty solid American making the last four.
They come from different parts of the world, and employ vastly different tactics to maximize their unique skills to succeed at the pinnacle of the sport.
Let’s break down their playing styles into four key areas — serving, returning, rallying and approaching — to understand who does what well, and what to expect in the last three matches of the 2015 U.S. Open.
SERVING
Top-seeded Serena Williams is by far the dominant server, currently second for the tournament to her sister Venus in aces with 38.