A vulnerable Serena Williams cut a despondent figure following her US Open defeat to Bianca Andreescu, bemoaning her performance in a fourth consecutive defeat in the last match of a major.
The American great was left super frustrated by her latest loss on the biggest stage, which left her one short of Margaret Courts all-time Grand Slam record.
Since returning to tennis after pregnancy, Williams has been beaten by established WTA stars Angelique Kerber and Simona Halep at Wimbledon and up-and-coming youngsters Naomi Osaka and Andreescu in New York.
After the 6-3 7-5 defeat to the Canadian, she showed more vulnerability than is accustomed in the aftermath of a loss as she expressed her regrets at being so close yet so far to a first major title as a mother.
Im not necessarily chasing a record, she said. Im just trying to win Grand Slams. Its definitely frustrating, you know. But for the most part I just am still here. Im still doing what I can do.
Yeah, I think today I definitely fought. I mean, Kerber doesnt count because, like, I was exhausted. My baby was eight months, and thats tough. But all of it honestly, truly is super frustrating. Im, like, so close, so close, so close, yet so far away.
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I dont know what to say. I guess I got to keep going if I want to be a professional tennis player. And I just got to just keep fighting through it.
Yeah, I definitely did better than I did against Halep.
Williams struggled to find her best level until falling 5-1 and a championship point down in the second set and while she attempted a rousing comeback, she fell just short.
And although she was complimentary of Andreescu, she regretted not being able to perform when it really mattered.
Well, today I thought she brought more intensity than versatility. I didnt give her too much opportunity to have versatility, added Williams.
I love Bianca. I think shes a great girl.Read More – Source
