Tragedy struck early today after actor Chadwick Boseman passed away after his long fight against colon cancer. Heartfelt tributes and texts poured in throughout the day. Everyone came forth paying homage to the “Black Panther”. Serena Williams took to Instagram to show her respect in memory of the late actor.
“You brought millions and millions of people together to be entertained, educated, to see ourselves, make us laugh, smile, and feel empowered. Thank you. Chadwick forever”, the post read.
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Serena Williams and her road ahead in the US Open
Serena Williams would be heading towards her 24th Grand Slam in the US Open. She will be facing Kristie Ahn of the USA. Seeded third in the tournament, Serena is an absolute favorite to win the Grand Slam.
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However, she has to be cautious regarding her game. She lost to Maria Sakkari of Greece in the Round of 32 of the Western and Southern Open. Leading the game with a set, Serena was on the verge of pocketing the second set too. However, a gritty Sakkari broke her patience to tie the game at 1-1. The deciding set was the turning point of the match. The Greek stormed into Serena and showed a complete dominance against her. She took the set 6-1 and progressed to the next round.
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Serena’s draw in the US Open is a tough one. Drawn among a few heavyweights, her chances of progressing to the final is quite uncertain. She will have to play her top-notch tennis is she wishes to play the finals.
Serena and Sakkari are in the same group. It is to be seen if she is able to set up a clash against her and finally overcome her or not.
