Emma Reducanu advanced to the second round of the tournament in Cincinnati on Wednesday after a decisive victory over Serena Williams. Thus, the Briton became only the ninth player who managed to “bagel” (6-0) the American, who will end his career after the US Open-2022.
Despite leading Serena 10-2 in head-to-head matches, Simona Halep handed the 23-time Grand Slam champion two of the most painful defeats of her career, 6-0, 6-2 at the 2014 tournament. Champions and 6 -2, 6-2 in the 2019 Wimbledon final.
Matches in which Serena Williams lost a set 6-0
1999, Roland Garros: 3-6, 6-1, 0-6 against Mary-Jo Fernandez
2005, Dubai: 0-6, 3-4 (rejection) against Jelena Yankovic
2007, Miami: 0-6, 7-5, 6-3 vs. Justine Henin
2007 Zurich: 0-6, 0-3 (career-ending) vs. Patty Schneider
2008, Tournament of Champions: 7-5, 1-6, 0-6 vs. Venus Williams
2013, Madrid: 6-3, 0-6, 7-5 against Anabel Medina Garrigues
2014, Tournament of Champions: 0-6, 2-6 vs. Simona Halep
2018, San Jose: 1-6, 0-6 vs. Johanna Konta
2022, Cincinnati: 4-6, 0-6 vs. Emma Radukan.
Having reached almost 41 years (she will celebrate it on September 26), Serena Williams is currently ranked 612 in the world, and after the US Open, she will say goodbye to sports performances.
Results of the victories of Simona Halep over Serena Williams
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