A Few Surprises But No Major Upsets (Yet) At U.S. Open
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Friday, September 4, 2015
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Serena Williams of the United States reacts after defeating Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands during their Women's Singles Second Round match on Day Three of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2015 in New York City. ( Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Serena Williams plays her third-round match tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern, and is vowing to win her first Grand Slam by winning the tournament.
There haven’t been any major upsets in the tournament so far, but there have been some surprises, including a number of heat-related injuries and a drone crash.
Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim joins Here & Now host Robin Young to talk about the tournament so far.
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