Serena Williams took out a gritty win against Sloane Stephens [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sloane-stephens/] in the 3rd round of the 2020 US Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/us-open-2020/] as she continued her charge towards a record-equaling 24th grand slam. Serena Williams [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/us_open_2020_tennis_les_resultats_du_deuxieme_tour_serena_williams_qualifiee.jpg] The former World No. 1 proved her mettle by winning a tough match which seemed to be slipping out of her [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/] hands in the 2nd set. Serena is one of the greatest players to play the sport and whenever she plays there is always the scope of her beating or creating records. In her post-match press conference [https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/interviews/2020-09-05/2020-09-05_interview_serena_williams_round_3.html], she was asked about chasing records, being ‘Serena’, and the pressures associated with it. “Sometimes it’s harder than others. Every day having ‘Serena’ on your back is a massive target for the tour, for press, for stress,” Serena said. SERENA WILLIAMS QUOTES BILLIE JEAN KING AS SHE UNDERSTANDS THE PRESSURE Serena takes inspiration from Billie Jean King and so she is positive and thankful for being who she is.“But as Billie Jean King said, pressure is a privilege. So I wouldn’t want it any other way. So I just try to think about how fortunate I am to have been in this position, and honestly, to be Serena. It feels weird to say that.“ As mentioned before Serena is one title short of the all-time record of most Grand Slams. Margaret Court holds the record with 24 Grand Slam titles, Serena has 23 which is an open era record. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/f325a1c93f03aaa2e25092bdb1f81f98-2.jpg] Going into the second week of the US Open, Serena plays Maria Sakkari in the 4th round. They have played each other once. Their first meeting happened last week in the Western & Southern Open, where Sakkari made a surprise comeback to defeat Serena. Over the past few years, Serena Williams has played her best tennis at the US Open. She has struggled in other tournaments, but in her home Grand Slam, Serena has done very well. She has reached the finals twice in the last two years, and this year she might just go all the way. READ MORE- “It’s Just Minus”: Serena Williams on Playing as a Mom at Us Open 2020 [http://www.essentiallysports.com/its-just-minus-serena-williams-on-playing-as-a-mom-at-us-open-2020-wta-tennis-news/] 

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The final Grand Slam of the year, United States Open Tennis Championships gets underway in the Big Apple, New York City. The US Open 2020 will be the 140th edition of the tournament.
The event will be taking place under unplayable situations as the city of New York has been one of the epic centers of coronavirus. Also, the COVID-19 cases in the US are escalating.

<h2 class="p3">Is the 2020 US Open Cancelled?</h2>
The 2020 edition of the tournament will be held under the blanket of coronavirus pandemic. The event issued no statements about canceling it. USTA has been stern with their decision to go ahead with the tournament, also New York's mayor has announced US Open will take place.
<img class="alignnone wp-image-325214 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200727133821/US-Open-4.jpg" alt="" width="1250" height="625" />
The only major change this year will be, the event will take place behind closed doors, i.e., the audience will not be allowed in the sporting arena. Also, the players have to abide by strict rules and regulations laid down by the organizing committee.

<h2 class="p3">Will the US Open be held in 2020?</h2>
Yes, it will be held as per the schedule. However, there are chances that the event might be called off at the end moment if New York's mayor announces the situations are unplayable.

<h2 class="p3">US Open 2020 defending champions </h2>
In the men’s domain World Number two <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/">Rafael Nadal</a> is the defending champion, but he might not present at the tournament since he has committed to play Madrid Open, which starts one day after the conclusion of the US Open.
On the women’s side, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bianca-andreescu/">Bianca Andreescu</a> will be the defending champion in New York.
<img class="alignnone wp-image-211183 size-full" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/sp25-Bianca-Andreescu.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" />
Elise Mertens and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/aryna-sabalenka/">Aryna Sabalenka</a> are women’s doubles defending champions. Colombians <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Farah_(tennis)">Robert Farah</a> and  <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Sebasti%C3%A1n_Cabal">Juan Sebastián Caba</a>l are defending champions on the men’s doubles track.
The Brit-American pair Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jamie Murray held the US Open crown in 2019 in the mixed doubles category.

<h2 class="p3">Where would the 2020 US Open be held?</h2>
As usual, the tournament will be held at Flushing Meadows, also this year <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/western-and-southern-open-2019/">Cincinnati Open</a> will be held on the same site a week before the commencement of the US Open.
Big Apple's major tournament takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows–Corona, Park in Queens, New York, USA.

<h2 class="p3">US Open 2020 Prize Money</h2>
The total prize money for US Open is $57 million, which makes it the richest Grand Slam tennis tournament in history.  The men’s and women’s singles champion will receive a check of $3.85 million and the runners-up will collect a cheque of $1.9 million.

<h2 class="p3">US Open 2020 Schedule</h2>
The tournament is set to get underway on August 31, 2020, and the matches will be concluded on September 11, 2020. The tennis matches will begin at 11 AM (Eastern Time). Since the US Open is well-equipped with floodlights, the night session matches are also carried out.
Usually, the US Open takes place during the last week of August and the first week of September. In 2020, the event was scheduled one week later than its regular schedule due to the previously scheduled Tokyo Olympics.
<img class="alignnone wp-image-305805 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200703162432/Rafael-Nadal-hulking-up-at-US-Open.jpg" alt="" width="1250" height="625" />
Also, right after its conclusion, the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open-2019/">French Open</a> will start in two weeks' time in Paris. Consequently, the US Major will lose out on players as they considering playing in the French Major instead of the Open.

<h2 class="p3">Which channels are showing US Open?</h2>
Global - Tennis TV
United States - ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+
Australia – ESPN International
United Kingdom – Amazon Prime Video
Europe – Eurosport
Canada – RDS (French) &amp; TSN (English)
Pan-Asia region – Fox Sports
Indian Subcontinent – Star Sports Select
Southern Africa – SuperSport

US Open 2020

The final Grand Slam of the year, United States Open Tennis Championships gets underway in the Big Apple, New York City. The US Open 2020 will be the 140th edition of the tournament. The event will be taking place under unplayable situations as the city of New York has been one of the epic centers of coronavirus. Also, the COVID-19 cases in the US are escalating. Is the 2020 US Open Cancelled? The 2020 edition of the tournament will be held under the blanket of coronavirus pandemic. The event issued no statements about canceling it. USTA has been stern with their decision to go ahead with the tournament, also New York&#8217;s mayor has announced US Open will take place. The only major change this year will be, the event will take place behind closed doors, i.e., the audience will not be allowed in the sporting arena. Also, the players have to abide by strict rules and regulations laid down by the organizing committee. Will the US Open be held in 2020? Yes, it will be held as per the schedule. However, there are chances that the event might be called off at the end moment if New York&#8217;s mayor announces the situations are unplayable. US Open 2020 defending champions In the men’s domain World Number two Rafael Nadal is the defending champion, but he might not present at the tournament since he has committed to play Madrid Open, which starts one day after the conclusion of the US Open. On the women’s side, Bianca Andreescu will be the defending champion in New York. Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka are women’s doubles defending champions. Colombians Robert Farah and  Juan Sebastián Cabal are defending champions on the men’s doubles track. The Brit-American pair Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jamie Murray held the US Open crown in 2019 in the mixed doubles category. Where would the 2020 US Open be held? As usual, the tournament will be held at Flushing Meadows, also this year Cincinnati Open will be held on the same site a week before the commencement of the US Open. Big Apple&#8217;s major tournament takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows–Corona, Park in Queens, New York, USA. US Open 2020 Prize Money The total prize money for US Open is $57 million, which makes it the richest Grand Slam tennis tournament in history.  The men’s and women’s singles champion will receive a check of $3.85 million and the runners-up will collect a cheque of $1.9 million. US Open 2020 Schedule The tournament is set to get underway on August 31, 2020, and the matches will be concluded on September 11, 2020. The tennis matches will begin at 11 AM (Eastern Time). Since the US Open is well-equipped with floodlights, the night session matches are also carried out. Usually, the US Open takes place during the last week of August and the first week of September. In 2020, the event was scheduled one week later than its regular schedule due to the previously scheduled Tokyo Olympics. Also, right after its conclusion, the French Open will start in two weeks&#8217; time in Paris. Consequently, the US Major will lose out on players as they considering playing in the French Major instead of the Open. Which channels are showing US Open? Global &#8211; Tennis TV United States &#8211; ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+ Australia – ESPN International United Kingdom – Amazon Prime Video Europe – Eurosport Canada – RDS (French) &amp; TSN (English) Pan-Asia region – Fox Sports Indian Subcontinent – Star Sports Select Southern Africa – SuperSport

“Having ‘Serena’ on Your Back is a Massive Target”: Serena Williams on Coping With Pressure of Chasing Records

Serena Williams quotes Billie Jean King as she understands the pressure