Serena Williams brushed aside older sister, Venus Williams, 6-1 6-2 in a one-sided third round clash at the US Open on Friday to stay on track for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
The meeting between the famed tennis siblings had been hyped as the biggest night of the US Open but turned into a “flat, uninspired spectacle” as Serena simply outclassed her sister.
The only moment of suspense in a contest all but devoid of drama came in the second game when Serena rolled over on her ankle, drawing gasps from the sell-out crowd.
Serena was able to continue but at the first changeover, called a medical timeout and had her ankle heavily strapped.
In the end, though, the only pain being felt was by Venus, who suffered the equal worst defeat in 30 matches against her sister.
“This was my best match since my return. I’ve worked really hard for it … and hopefully, everything will keep paying off.
“I roll my ankles a lot; so I just wanted to get it taped as tight as I could for the rest of the match and see how I feel tomorrow,” Serena said in an on-court interview.
Australian Margaret Court holds the record of highest female Grand Slam wins with 24 titles, followed by Serena at 23.
