Serena Williams Wins 69th WTA Tour Title In Cincinnati ; On To New York For The U.S. Open

After winning the Western & Southern Open, Serena Williams is heading into the U.S. Open with confidence. Aaron Doster/USA TODAY Sports
After winning the Western & Southern Open, Serena Williams is heading into the U.S. Open with confidence.
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When it comes to championship matches, Serena Williams seems to take her game to another level. On Sunday, Williams claimed her 69th WTA Tour title in the Western Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio. The world number one defeated 3rd seeded Simona Halep, 6-3, 7-6(5).

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Serena Saves Three Match Points, Escapes Azarenka at Madrid Open

Getty Images  Serena Williams hits a forehand to Victoria Azarenka. Williams won the match 7-6 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (1) .
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Serena Williams hits a forehand to Victoria Azarenka. Williams won the match 7-6 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (1) .

An inch. That small distance can be the difference between winning and losing. In Serena Williams’ case, that was the difference that helped her avoid her first lost of 2015 by Victoria Azarenka at the Madrid Open today…

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