Williams wins US Open

Serena Williams claimed her third US Open women’s title on Sunday with a 6-4 7-5 victory over Jelena Jankovic at Flushing Meadows.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2008 - 08:03

Serena Williams claimed her third US Open women’s title on Sunday with a 6-4 7-5 victory over Jelena Jankovic at Flushing Meadows.

Despite making 39 unforced errors, the fourth seed prevailed in just over two hours against the second seeded Serbian, who has yet to win a grand slam title.

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