AUG 26 – SEP 8
U.S Open 2019: Women’s preview
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Naomi Osaka
Returns to scene of first major triumph, seeking inspiration after difficult summer of early exits
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Ashleigh Barty
Semi-final run at Cincinatti will boost confidence – fourth round is previous best at U.S. Open
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Simona Halep
Crushing victory over Williams at Wimbledon earned second major title. Semi-finalist here in 2015
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Serena Williams
Still seeking elusive 24th major title, but hampered by injury and lack of court time
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PLAYER RECORD*     Osaka   Barty   Halep  Williams
2019 win-loss      26-10   42-8   39-12    19-5
2019 titles          1       3      1        0
Career titles (total)3       6      19      72
Grand Slams          2       1      2       23
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RECENT FINALS: U.S Open has seen five different winners since 2014, and 2019 field could crown 19th different Grand Slam champion in 10 years
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2018  Naomi Osaka JPN bt Serena Williams USA  6-2, 6-4
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2017  Sloane Stephens USA Madison Keys USA    6-3, 6-0
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2016  Angelique Kerber GER Karolina Pliskova CZE 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
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2015  Flavia Pennetta ITA Roberta Vinci ITA   7-6, 6-2
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2014  Serena Williams USA Caroline Wozniacki DEN   6-3, 6-3
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 Source: WTA *Data correct as of Aug 20 Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS



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