Serena Williams began her quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles crown by crushing five-time major winner Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 Monday to reach the second round of the US Open. Williams dominated from the start in improving to 20-2 all-time against the Russian with her 19th consecutive win over Sharapova in the showcase match at Arthur Ashe Stadium on the first night of the year’s final Grand Slam tennis tournament.
Trending
- Gulf Air: Passenger disturbance on flight GF213 to Kuwait handled in coordination with relevant authorities
- BRAVE CF 96 kicks off in Slovenia with two title fights
- HM King performs Eid Al Adha prayers
- Russia, Armenia discuss strengthening cooperation
- Pilgrims cast stones at Jamarat on first day of Tashreeq
- HM King issues Decree pardoning 209 inmates on Eid Al Adha
- Nine injured in Ryanair emergency landing in Germany
- INJAZ Bahrain concludes 17th annual Young Entrepreneurs competition
