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Six-time champion Serena Williams fought once more from a gradual start to beat fellow American Sloane Stephens and attain the ultimate 16 of the US Open.
Third seed Williams, 38, was sluggish throughout the opening set sooner than elevating her depth to win 2-6 6-2 6-2 in the direction of 26th seed Stephens in New York.
“It was intense, we always have some unbelievable matches,” said Williams.
Williams, aiming for record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, will face Greek 16th seed Maria Sakkari throughout the remaining 16.
Sakkari, 25, beat Williams throughout the three items on the Western and Southern Open remaining week.
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