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Serena Williams, a tennis empress who entered the US Open after announcing her retirement, continues to extend the farewell stage.
She even defeated second place in the world rankings and advanced to the third round.
Correspondent Lee Seong-hoon.
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With about 30,000 spectators flocking to see Serena Williams, the most in US Open history, the 41-year-old Williams, ranked only 605 in the world, showed incredible skills.
With a strong serve and powerful stroke with a maximum speed of 192 km/h, which is one of the top women's singles in this tournament, she competed against Contabate, the world's second-ranked 14-year-old.
After giving and receiving one set, she took the lead in the third set with her tireless stamina leading her mood.
She and she advanced into the third round finishing her win with a powerful backhand shot.
The stadium became a melting pot of enthusiasm with the cheers of fans, including golf emperor Tiger Woods.
Despite her victory, which exceeded everyone's expectations, Serina was full of leeway.
[You know?
I am Serena
she's still alive
See you in the next game.]
Meeting her easy-going opponent Tom Rianovich, 46th in the world, in her third round, Williams will see her tomorrow (2nd) align with her older sister Venus for her active duty The final doubles journey begins.
(Video editing: Woo-Jeong Woo)