• Radio
  • TV
  • Market
28 °c
Accra
28 ° Sun
28 ° Mon
28 ° Tue
28 ° Wed
28 ° Thu
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Nsemgh
  • WORLD NEWS
    UK Deputy Prime Minister is now being accused of bullying after allegedly assaulting an anti-Brexit protester

    UK Deputy Prime Minister is now being accused of bullying after allegedly assaulting an anti-Brexit protester

    Pentagon claims to be keeping an eye on a Chinese spy balloon seen flying above the US

    Pentagon claims to be keeping an eye on a Chinese spy balloon seen flying above the US

    Wagner mercenaries lose in the battle for gold in the Central African Republic

    Wagner mercenaries lose in the battle for gold in the Central African Republic

    The head of the Kyiv tax authority is charged with multimillion dollar fraud

    The head of the Kyiv tax authority is charged with multimillion dollar fraud

    Nigerian violence threatens to scuttle upcoming presidential elections

    Nigerian violence threatens to scuttle upcoming presidential elections

    Ukrainian defense minister visits Macron in Paris to request jets

    Ukrainian defense minister visits Macron in Paris to request jets

  • LOCAL NEWS
    Osofo Kyiri Abosom: My wife left me because I have a child with another lady

    Osofo Kyiri Abosom: My wife left me because I have a child with another lady

    UK: Gay men could be offered monkeypox vaccine

    Monkeypox Outbreak: Ghana records four deaths, 116 cases

    Suspected food poisoning: 5 die after eating waakye

    Suspected food poisoning: 5 die after eating waakye

    Ghana: WAEC releases 2022 BECE results

    Ghana: WAEC releases 2022 BECE results

    We remain resolute despite dismissal of E-levy injunction application – Haruna

    Major shake-up in NDC leadership in Parliament

    PURC to announce approved tariffs July 1

    PURC increases electricity and water tariffs effective February 1

  • BUSINESS
    GH¢575.7bn debt could be much higher than announced – Jackson

    GH¢575.7bn debt could be much higher than announced – Jackson

    Ghana produced 1.04m tonnes of cocoa in 2021; highest ever in history – Akufo-Addo

    African Development Bank to commit $10 billion to make Africa the breadbasket of the world

    Amazon’s UK warehouse workers strike

    Amazon’s UK warehouse workers strike

    NPP MPs are to boycott the budget reading if Ken Ofori -Atta is not sack immediately

    Government reaches agreement with banks on new terms for debt exchange programme

    FTX says $415 million in crypto was hacked

    FTX says $415 million in crypto was hacked

  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • All
    • Religion
    Idris Elba is building film studio in Ghana

    Idris Elba is building film studio in Ghana

    Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s mum in horror car crash

    Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s mum in horror car crash

    Greenwood has all charges against him dropped

    Greenwood has all charges against him dropped

    Romania rejects Andrew Tate’s appeal after his lengthy detention

    Romania rejects Andrew Tate’s appeal after his lengthy detention

    Prince Harry used Elizabeth Arden’s Cream on his Penis

    Prince Harry used Elizabeth Arden’s Cream on his Penis

    Osofo Kyiri Abosom: My wife left me because I have a child with another lady

    Osofo Kyiri Abosom: My wife left me because I have a child with another lady

    • Religion
  • TECHNOLOGY
    • All
    • Architecture
    • Automobile
    On Android, Google Chrome Incognito tabs can now be hidden behind a biometric lock

    On Android, Google Chrome Incognito tabs can now be hidden behind a biometric lock

    Netflix Plan to Introduce ad-supported, lower-priced subscription plan

    Netflix ceased password sharing to begin in coming months

    India to launch Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G soon

    India to launch Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G soon

    Sir Richard Branson and Uk Space Agency face disappointment as ‘launcherone’ face anomly

    Sir Richard Branson and Uk Space Agency face disappointment as ‘launcherone’ face anomly

    Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend, low threat

    Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend, low threat

    WhatsApp set to stop working on 49 smartphones for millions of users this month during major upgrade

    WhatsApp set to stop working on 49 smartphones for millions of users this month during major upgrade

    • Architecture
    • Automobile
  • Features
    • All
    • Announcement
    • Obituary
    • Opinion
    World Pele dies at age 82

    VIDEO: Pele lying in state in Santos’ stadium

    Ken Block, a rally driver and YouTube celebrity, perishes in a snowmobile accident

    Ken Block, a rally driver and YouTube celebrity, perishes in a snowmobile accident

    Queensland:Man dies after being hit by bull at New Year’s Eve

    Queensland:Man dies after being hit by bull at New Year’s Eve

    Former pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95

    Former pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95

    World Pele dies at age 82

    World Pele dies at age 82

    Cambodia Casino Fire: At least 10 killed and dozens injured

    Cambodia Casino Fire: At least 10 killed and dozens injured

    • Opinion
    • Announcement
    • Obituary
  • Health
    Countries with biggest Disease threats

    Countries with biggest Disease threats

    Health Canada recommends limiting alcohol to just 2 drinks per week

    Health Canada recommends limiting alcohol to just 2 drinks per week

    Naomi Osaka,25,confirms pregnancy

    Naomi Osaka,25,confirms pregnancy

    South Korea and Japan suffer reprisals from China due to COVID-19 restrictions

    South Korea and Japan suffer reprisals from China due to COVID-19 restrictions

    90% of people in China province infected with Covid -Report

    90% of people in China province infected with Covid -Report

  • LIFE STYLE
    • All
    • Fashion
    Pete the Vet: The top ten cancers in pets and how to minimise their impact

    Pete the Vet: The top ten cancers in pets and how to minimise their impact

    Kanya West made surprise statement ‘White Lives Matter’ at his YZY fashion show

    Kanya West made surprise statement ‘White Lives Matter’ at his YZY fashion show

    Amsterdam considers banning ‘cannabis tourists’ from its coffee shops 

    Amsterdam considers banning ‘cannabis tourists’ from its coffee shops 

    Africa is the next frontier of fashion – Vogue boss

    Africa is the next frontier of fashion – Vogue boss

    Poor sex education: Nearly 50 per cent of Brits failed to identify where the vagina is

    Poor sex education: Nearly 50 per cent of Brits failed to identify where the vagina is

    Learn from a wife who FAKED Orgasm for 30 years

    Learn from a wife who FAKED Orgasm for 30 years

    • Fashion
  • Sports
    • All
    • Local Sport
    • World Sport
    Man United midfielder Fred reveals Erik ten Hag’s three rules

    Man United midfielder Fred reveals Erik ten Hag’s three rules

    Greenwood has all charges against him dropped

    Greenwood has all charges against him dropped

    Marcel Sabitzer signed a loan deal with Man United until the end of the season

    Marcel Sabitzer signed a loan deal with Man United until the end of the season

    FA Cup: Brighton 2-1 Liverpool

    FA Cup: Brighton 2-1 Liverpool

    Rashford double gives United 3-2 win at Omonia after trailing

    Erik ten Hag urges Marcus Rashford to stay at Old Trafford and sign a new contract amid PSG interest

    • Local Sports
    • World Sport
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
  • WORLD NEWS
    UK Deputy Prime Minister is now being accused of bullying after allegedly assaulting an anti-Brexit protester

    UK Deputy Prime Minister is now being accused of bullying after allegedly assaulting an anti-Brexit protester

    Pentagon claims to be keeping an eye on a Chinese spy balloon seen flying above the US

    Pentagon claims to be keeping an eye on a Chinese spy balloon seen flying above the US

    Wagner mercenaries lose in the battle for gold in the Central African Republic

    Wagner mercenaries lose in the battle for gold in the Central African Republic

    The head of the Kyiv tax authority is charged with multimillion dollar fraud

    The head of the Kyiv tax authority is charged with multimillion dollar fraud

    Nigerian violence threatens to scuttle upcoming presidential elections

    Nigerian violence threatens to scuttle upcoming presidential elections

    Ukrainian defense minister visits Macron in Paris to request jets

    Ukrainian defense minister visits Macron in Paris to request jets

  • LOCAL NEWS
    Osofo Kyiri Abosom: My wife left me because I have a child with another lady

    Osofo Kyiri Abosom: My wife left me because I have a child with another lady

    UK: Gay men could be offered monkeypox vaccine

    Monkeypox Outbreak: Ghana records four deaths, 116 cases

    Suspected food poisoning: 5 die after eating waakye

    Suspected food poisoning: 5 die after eating waakye

    Ghana: WAEC releases 2022 BECE results

    Ghana: WAEC releases 2022 BECE results

    We remain resolute despite dismissal of E-levy injunction application – Haruna

    Major shake-up in NDC leadership in Parliament

    PURC to announce approved tariffs July 1

    PURC increases electricity and water tariffs effective February 1

  • BUSINESS
    GH¢575.7bn debt could be much higher than announced – Jackson

    GH¢575.7bn debt could be much higher than announced – Jackson

    Ghana produced 1.04m tonnes of cocoa in 2021; highest ever in history – Akufo-Addo

    African Development Bank to commit $10 billion to make Africa the breadbasket of the world

    Amazon’s UK warehouse workers strike

    Amazon’s UK warehouse workers strike

    NPP MPs are to boycott the budget reading if Ken Ofori -Atta is not sack immediately

    Government reaches agreement with banks on new terms for debt exchange programme

    FTX says $415 million in crypto was hacked

    FTX says $415 million in crypto was hacked

  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • All
    • Religion
    Idris Elba is building film studio in Ghana

    Idris Elba is building film studio in Ghana

    Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s mum in horror car crash

    Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s mum in horror car crash

    Greenwood has all charges against him dropped

    Greenwood has all charges against him dropped

    Romania rejects Andrew Tate’s appeal after his lengthy detention

    Romania rejects Andrew Tate’s appeal after his lengthy detention

    Prince Harry used Elizabeth Arden’s Cream on his Penis

    Prince Harry used Elizabeth Arden’s Cream on his Penis

    Osofo Kyiri Abosom: My wife left me because I have a child with another lady

    Osofo Kyiri Abosom: My wife left me because I have a child with another lady

    • Religion
  • TECHNOLOGY
    • All
    • Architecture
    • Automobile
    On Android, Google Chrome Incognito tabs can now be hidden behind a biometric lock

    On Android, Google Chrome Incognito tabs can now be hidden behind a biometric lock

    Netflix Plan to Introduce ad-supported, lower-priced subscription plan

    Netflix ceased password sharing to begin in coming months

    India to launch Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G soon

    India to launch Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G soon

    Sir Richard Branson and Uk Space Agency face disappointment as ‘launcherone’ face anomly

    Sir Richard Branson and Uk Space Agency face disappointment as ‘launcherone’ face anomly

    Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend, low threat

    Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend, low threat

    WhatsApp set to stop working on 49 smartphones for millions of users this month during major upgrade

    WhatsApp set to stop working on 49 smartphones for millions of users this month during major upgrade

    • Architecture
    • Automobile
  • Features
    • All
    • Announcement
    • Obituary
    • Opinion
    World Pele dies at age 82

    VIDEO: Pele lying in state in Santos’ stadium

    Ken Block, a rally driver and YouTube celebrity, perishes in a snowmobile accident

    Ken Block, a rally driver and YouTube celebrity, perishes in a snowmobile accident

    Queensland:Man dies after being hit by bull at New Year’s Eve

    Queensland:Man dies after being hit by bull at New Year’s Eve

    Former pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95

    Former pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95

    World Pele dies at age 82

    World Pele dies at age 82

    Cambodia Casino Fire: At least 10 killed and dozens injured

    Cambodia Casino Fire: At least 10 killed and dozens injured

    • Opinion
    • Announcement
    • Obituary
  • Health
    Countries with biggest Disease threats

    Countries with biggest Disease threats

    Health Canada recommends limiting alcohol to just 2 drinks per week

    Health Canada recommends limiting alcohol to just 2 drinks per week

    Naomi Osaka,25,confirms pregnancy

    Naomi Osaka,25,confirms pregnancy

    South Korea and Japan suffer reprisals from China due to COVID-19 restrictions

    South Korea and Japan suffer reprisals from China due to COVID-19 restrictions

    90% of people in China province infected with Covid -Report

    90% of people in China province infected with Covid -Report

  • LIFE STYLE
    • All
    • Fashion
    Pete the Vet: The top ten cancers in pets and how to minimise their impact

    Pete the Vet: The top ten cancers in pets and how to minimise their impact

    Kanya West made surprise statement ‘White Lives Matter’ at his YZY fashion show

    Kanya West made surprise statement ‘White Lives Matter’ at his YZY fashion show

    Amsterdam considers banning ‘cannabis tourists’ from its coffee shops 

    Amsterdam considers banning ‘cannabis tourists’ from its coffee shops 

    Africa is the next frontier of fashion – Vogue boss

    Africa is the next frontier of fashion – Vogue boss

    Poor sex education: Nearly 50 per cent of Brits failed to identify where the vagina is

    Poor sex education: Nearly 50 per cent of Brits failed to identify where the vagina is

    Learn from a wife who FAKED Orgasm for 30 years

    Learn from a wife who FAKED Orgasm for 30 years

    • Fashion
  • Sports
    • All
    • Local Sport
    • World Sport
    Man United midfielder Fred reveals Erik ten Hag’s three rules

    Man United midfielder Fred reveals Erik ten Hag’s three rules

    Greenwood has all charges against him dropped

    Greenwood has all charges against him dropped

    Marcel Sabitzer signed a loan deal with Man United until the end of the season

    Marcel Sabitzer signed a loan deal with Man United until the end of the season

    FA Cup: Brighton 2-1 Liverpool

    FA Cup: Brighton 2-1 Liverpool

    Rashford double gives United 3-2 win at Omonia after trailing

    Erik ten Hag urges Marcus Rashford to stay at Old Trafford and sign a new contract amid PSG interest

    • Local Sports
    • World Sport
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
Nsemgh
Home Sports Local Sport

US Open 2019: Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova 6-1 6-1 to reach second round

3 years ago
in Local Sport
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
0
Rogers Cup: Bianca Andreescu wins title as Serena Williams retires injured
Share on Telegram

Serena Williams made the perfect return to the US Open after last year’s controversial final by thrashing her long-time rival Maria Sharapova.

Williams, 37, won 6-1 6-1 in a first-round meeting which ended up lasting just 59 minutes.

RelatedStories

Brazil “wasted” Ghana in pre-World Cup friendly after dominant first half performance 

Jinapor hands over astro turf to residence of Damango

Twelve months ago, Williams called the umpire “a cheat” and “a liar” during her loss to Naomi Osaka.

But the mood was rather different as she beat the 32-year-old Russian for the 19th time in a row.

Eighth seed Williams, who is bidding for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title and a first since returning from giving birth two years ago, broke Sharapova’s serve five times as she eased into a second-round meeting with fellow American Catherine McNally.

When asked about the decision not to allow Portuguese umpire Carlos Ramos to officiate her matches in New York following their infamous row, Williams said: “I do not know who that is.”

  • Konta & Evans advance to second round
  • Kerber out but Barty & Pliskova progress

From the moment Williams and Sharapova were drawn against each other on Thursday, the latest meeting between two of the biggest names in the sport was the main talking point of the first round at Flushing Meadows.

World number one Osaka said she was going to “set a timer” to make sure she did not miss the match, while 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer added he would be watching while he warmed up for his opener which followed on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The arena barely had an empty seat for the opening night session of the tournament, with former world heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson and Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin among the 24,000 fans.

Williams and Sharapova have had a frosty relationship since they first met on court in 2003, although the American said before they were due to meet at the French Open last year – a match which she then pulled out of with injury – that she did not have any “negative feelings” towards the Russian.

In truth, it has not been much of a rivalry on court in recent years, Williams having won 19 of their 21 previous meetings and both of Sharapova’s wins – including the Wimbledon final – coming back in 2004.

In their first meeting since the 2016 Australian Open, it was a familiar struggle for Sharapova who has struggled with a long-standing shoulder injury and slipped down the rankings to 87th as a result.

Williams, moving well and showing few signs of a recent back problem, out-powered her from the baseline and wrapped up the first set in just 25 minutes.

Sharapova was broken in the first game of the second set before increasing the intensity of her groundstrokes to force two break points in the fourth.

But a poor return and a wonderful winner from Williams allowed the home favourite to recover – and the inability to break back sealed Sharapova’s fate.

Williams took her serve in the next game for a 4-1 lead and, after fighting off three more break points, sealed victory when Sharapova hit a backhand long as she ended the match without winning a single point on her second serve.

“That winner at 3-1 in the second set was a big point for me. She’s the type of player who can get momentum so I was really excited I could get the winner,” Williams added.

“Obviously, I’m going against a player who has won five Grand Slams and reached the final of even more so I knew it would be tough.

“I was super intense and super focused because it was an incredibly tough draw.

“Whenever I come up against her I play my best tennis.”

Analysis

BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller

A win which extends Serena Williams’ streak of victories over Maria Sharapova to 19, and very few have been as emphatic as this.

In her previous appearance in Toronto two weeks ago, Williams only lasted 17 minutes before being forced to retire. But there were no signs of a lingering back problem on this opening night, as she totally overpowered her opponent.

Sharapova did not win a single point on her second serve. It was a contest only briefly – early in the second set – and that came as little surprise, as a shoulder problem has allowed Sharapova just six matches since January.

Williams, in contrast, is up and running in style, as she tries to make up for the disappointment of losing last year’s acrimonious final to Naomi Osaka.

And after the match she fired a cheap shot in the direction of the umpire who docked her a game in that final.

When asked about the decision to keep Carlos Ramos away from any matches involving the Williams sisters, Serena replied “I don’t know who that is.”

 

source:bbc

Tags: 2016 Australian OpenAustraliaCarlos RamosGrand SlamsMaria SharapovaRoger FedererSerena Williamsus open
Previous Post

Enjoying retirement Wesley? Dutch legend Sneijder shows dramatic weight gain after calling an end to his playing career just TWO weeks ago

Next Post

Deontay Wilder on Luis Ortiz, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua

RelatedStories

Kirin Cup: Ghana Finish Third After Penalties Shootout Victory Over Chile
Local Sport

Kirin Cup: Ghana Finish Third After Penalties Shootout Victory Over Chile

14 June, 2022.
52
Livestreaming: Chile vs Ghana – Kirin Cup
Local Sport

Livestreaming: Chile vs Ghana – Kirin Cup

14 June, 2022.
65
Kirin Cup: Otto Addo Names Strong Starting XI For Chile Clash
Local Sport

Kirin Cup: Otto Addo Names Strong Starting XI For Chile Clash

14 June, 2022.
57
Accra, GH
Saturday, February 4, 2023
light rain
28 ° c
69%
15.68mh
71%
31 c 26 c
Sun
29 c 27 c
Mon
29 c 26 c
Tue
29 c 26 c
Wed
ADVERTISEMENT
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
NFL star Damar Hamlin is awake and talking

NFL star Damar Hamlin is awake and talking

6 January, 2023.
Age 81, Cardinal George Pell passes away in Rome

Age 81, Cardinal George Pell passes away in Rome

11 January, 2023.
Andrew Tate arrives in handcuffs before the Romanian court to contest his detention

Andrew Tate arrives in handcuffs before the Romanian court to contest his detention

10 January, 2023.
We Have A More Robust Premix Fuel Management System – Hawa Koomson

Hawa Koomson takes over Agric Ministry

13 January, 2023.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 41, shows off his incredible physique in Florida Beach

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 41, shows off his incredible physique in Florida Beach

3 January, 2023.
Cher, 76, walks hand in hand with toyboy Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards, 36, as they head to pre-Grammy dinner

Cher, 76, walks hand in hand with toyboy Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards, 36, as they head to pre-Grammy dinner

4 February, 2023.
Pentagon claims to be keeping an eye on a Chinese spy balloon seen flying above the US

Blinker canceled China trip amid Chinese spy ballon saga

4 February, 2023.
Idris Elba is building film studio in Ghana

Idris Elba is building film studio in Ghana

4 February, 2023.
Man United midfielder Fred reveals Erik ten Hag’s three rules

Man United midfielder Fred reveals Erik ten Hag’s three rules

3 February, 2023.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s mum in horror car crash

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s mum in horror car crash

3 February, 2023.
Currently Playing
  • AdChoices
  • Advertise
  • About

© 2023 Nsemgh | All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • World News
  • Local News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Religion
  • Technology
    • Architecture
    • Automobile
  • Features
    • Opinion
    • Announcement
    • Obituary
  • Health
  • Life Style
    • Fashion
  • Sports
    • World Sport
    • Local Sport
  • More
    • Radio
    • TV
    • Market

© 2023 Nsemgh | All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

*By registering, you agree to the Terms of Use, Community Guidelines and Privacy Policy.
All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
We use cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.