FLUSHING MEADOWS

U.S. Open 2016: Women's preview

Serena Williams

Last chance of 2016 to claim historic 23rd major title and pass Steffi Graf’s Open Era record

Angelique Kerber

Enjoying stellar season, winning first Slam at Australian Open and silver medal at Rio Olympics

Garbine Muguruza

Cincinnati semi-final will inspire Roland Garros winner to improve on second round loss last season

Simona Halep

Seeking elusive first Grand Slam title – lost in semis here in 2015 to eventual winner
Flavia Pennetta

PLAYER RECORD* 

Williams Kerber Muguruza Halep

2016 win-loss 33-5 47-14 28-13 36-13

2016 titles 2 2 1 3

Career titles (total) 71 9 3 14

Grand Slams 22 1 1 0

GRAND SLAM TITLES (Open era)

Australian Open Roland Garros Wimbledon U.S. Open Total

Graf 4 6 7 5 22

Williams 6 3 7 6 22

Evert 2 7 3 6 18

Navratilova 3 2 9 4 18

Court 4 3 1 3 11

Williams’ love affair with U.S. Open began in 1999 – record-breaking seventh title at Flushing Meadows will eclipse mark set by Chris Evert in 1982

1999 bt M. Hingis 6-3, 7-6

2002 V. Williams 6-4, 6-3

2008 J. Jankovic 6-4, 7-5

2012 V. Azarenka 6-2, 2-6, 7-5

2013 V. Azarenka 7-5, 6-7, 6-1

2014 C. Wozniacki 6-3, 6-3

Source: WTA *Data correct as of Aug 23 

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