Helene Elliott: Serena Williams harnesses crowd’s energy to fend off retirement and win at U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Every time Serena Williams wobbled, the crowd willed her its strength to steady her. Every time she double-faulted, fans applauded to console and encourage her. With each point she won from Danka Kovinic of Montenegro on Monday, roars cascaded down from the upper reaches of jam-packed Arthur Ashe Stadium. No one wanted this emotionally charged moment, this U.S. Open first-round ...
by Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times
Aug 29, 2022
2 minutes
NEW YORK — Every time Serena Williams wobbled, the crowd willed her its strength to steady her.
Every time she double-faulted, fans applauded to console and encourage her. With each point she won from Danka Kovinic of Montenegro on Monday, roars cascaded down from the upper reaches of jam-packed Arthur Ashe Stadium. No
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