U.S. Open: S. Williams d. King
Serena subdued the wind, and her fellow American, in 56 minutes.
Serena subdued the wind, and her fellow American, in 56 minutes.
American scores 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2 win to reach first ATP semifinal since 2011; Kuznetsova into final four as King withdraws with injury.
World No. 68 prevails 3-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7); Anderson, Young, Kuznetsova and Makarova all advance.
Rogers upsets No. 3 seed Cornet, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4; Kuznetsova, King, Townsend advance, No. 7 seed Keys falls.
Some last words on those eliminated on the first day of play.
Taylor Townsend showed throwback talent in her French Open debut.
In a year full of promise, a young crop of U.S. women hasn't made much progress.
Peng advances via walkover, Li beats Beck, 6-1, 6-3 to set up second all-Chinese final in WTA history.
Li beat Niculescu, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4; Beck, Peng and King also advance to semifinals.
Li, who won the inaugural title last year, lost her serve once while breaking Nadiya Kichenok five times.
