The 2020 US Open returned to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with no fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a roundup of the eighth day of action.
Serena Williams gets revenge on Maria Sakkari to advance
Serena Williams came into Monday’s contest with something to prove. After losing to Maria Sakkari at the Western & Southern Open in August, Williams was hungry for a win.
She pulled it off, defeating Sakkari in three sets Monday. Williams won the first set 6-3, but lost a tie break to Sakkari in the second set.