Serena Williams enters the US Open like American Pharoah entered the Belmont. Both are marvelous performers arriving in New York for late season triumphs after a year of stunning accomplishments. American Pharoah won his Triple Crown (the first in 37 years) and Serena is an enormous favorite to win the calendar Grand Slam (the first in 27 years — Steffi Graf, 1988). Experts think the only person who can beat Serena at the US Open is Serena herself.
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But despite Serena’s power and legacy, some women in the field believe otherwise. Especially without Maria Sharapova to get past, as she’s withdrawn. Here are eight women who could beat Serena Williams at the US Open. It’s highly unlikely, but hey, anything can happen: American Pharoah just lost the Travers Stakes.
- Simona Halep
- Caroline Wozniacki
- Victoria Azarenka
- Belinda Bencic
- Karolina Pliskova
- Lucie Safarova
- Camila Giorgi
- Sloane Stephens
