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U.S. Open 2016: Serena Williams advances; sister Venus fends off retirement chatter

It was another record-breaking day for world No. 1 Serena Williams Monday at the U.S. Open, but any hope for a nostalgic all-Williams rematch came to an end with sister Venus' heartbreaking three-set tiebreaker loss.

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Serena surpassed Roger Federer as the winningest player — man or woman — in Open Era history with her 308th match victory in major play after easing by Yaroslava Shvedova in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3.

"I just think winning 308 matches in general is pretty awesome. For that to be in a Grand Slam is pretty cool," Williams told reporters.