Wang beats Williams 6-4, 6-7 (2), 7-5‘I told my team I could always do it today’
Serena Williams staggered out of the
Australian Open on day five, losing in three sets to the world No 29 Wang Qiang, a brave but flawed performance that exposed the veteran American’s gathering frailties. It was the biggest shock of the tournament and the biggest upset of Wang’s career. She took a single game off Williams in
New York six months ago.
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“I told my team I could always do it today,” Wang said courtside. “It was really good work. I am very happy. After the second set, I was a little confused. I had to be calm. My mind always tells me I have to be calm and trust myself.”