Serena Williams Beats Wozniacki and Wins US Open 2014 Title
Congrats to Serena! World number one Serena Williams won her 18th Grand Slam title at last, overpowering Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday to capture her sixth US Open crown.
“Who am I?” said 33-year-old Williams, who grinned with delight as Evert and Navratilova presented her with a gold bracelet bearing an “18” charm.
“I never thought you would mention my name with such greats and legends.”
“Congratulations to Caroline, she knows the struggles I have had,” Williams said, adding to her friend: “You will win a Grand Slam title soon.”
“I was a little nervous going out there,” said Wozniacki, who found the noise in Arthur Ashe Stadium “overwhelming.”
“I just wanted to get a good start. I knew that against Serena, you have to have a good start, otherwise she starts going in and being even more aggressive. You know, you’re kind of done.”
Williams claimed a $4 million jackpot on Sunday — $3 million for winning the title and a $1 million bonus as the winner of the US Open Series points race.
“I think through this whole tournament I was really calm,” Williams said. “I practiced so hard. Not just this week, but for like six months. I think it’s now showing.”