Serena 'cannot wait' to compete in this year's U.S. Open


  • Tennis
  • Thursday, 18 Jun 2020

FILE PHOTO: Australian Open - Third Round - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 24, 2020 Serena Williams of the U.S. in action during the match against China's Qiang Wang REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

(Reuters) - Serena Williams confirmed on Wednesday she will compete at this year's U.S. Open in New York amid the COVID-19 outbreak, where the seven-times champion will seek a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam singles title.

"Ultimately, I really cannot wait to return to New York and play the U.S. Open 2020,” Williams said in a video message played during a United States Tennis Association news conference to confirm that the Aug. 31-Sept. 13 tournament will proceed without fans.

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