Azarenka

Serena Williams was beaten by Victoria Azarenka with 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the semi-finals of the US Open on September 10. Azarenka also ended Williams' quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title. Belarusian Azarenka is a two-time Grand Slam champion and has advanced to her first title race in seven years. She will face Naomi Osaka in the final that is to be held on September 13.