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Bianca Andreescu wins 2019 U.S. Open, denies Serena Williams a record

By Alex Butler
Bianca Andreescu won her first career Grand Slam against 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams (pictured) Saturday in Queens. Photo by Corey Sipkin/UPI
1 of 4 | Bianca Andreescu won her first career Grand Slam against 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams (pictured) Saturday in Queens. Photo by Corey Sipkin/UPI | License Photo

Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Bianca Andreescu won the 2019 U.S. Open tennis title in straight sets, denying Serena Williams a record-tying 24th Grand Slam on Saturday in New York.

Andreescu, 19, is the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam. She also is the first teenager to win a Grand Slam since Maria Sharapova captured the 2006 U.S. Open. Andreescu beat Williams 6-3, 7-5.

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"It's so hard to explain in words, but I'm just beyond grateful and truly blessed. I've worked really hard for this moment," Andreescu said in her post-match interview. "I can't complain. This year has been a dream come true."

Williams rallied to get back into the match in the second set, after falling 6-3 in the first set. Andreescu held a 5-1 lead in the second set before Williams tied it at 5-5. Williams broke Andreescu's serve when she was going for championship point to spark the rally.

"I was just fighting at that point, just trying to stay out there a little bit longer," Williams said. "The fans started cheering so hard, it made me play a little bit better and fight a little bit more."

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Andreescu captured her first career Grand Slam with the victory over Williams. She broke Williams' serve to win the 1:39 match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Andreescu lost in the first round of qualifying in her previous two U.S. Open appearances.

"I just feel really honored to be out here," said Williams, who had been cheered on by Meagan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. "I'm just so proud I'm still out here and competing at this level."

Rafael Nadal battles Daniil Medvedev in the 2019 U.S. Open men's singles final at 4 p.m. EDT Sunday.

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