NEW YORK — The numbers related to Serena Williams’ U.S. Open quarterfinal victory over Wang Qiang had been so stark, they bear studying greater than as soon as. Winners: 25-0. Points: 50-15. Minutes: 44. Score: 6-1, 6-0. This is the portion of the event that's imagined to be the place successful a Grand Slam title will get tough, the place the remaining gamers are among the many absolute best opposition round. And but there was Williams in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday evening, making one of many final eight girls within the draw, somebody ranked No. 18 in a world of billions, feel and appear fully overwhelmed. ”Didn’t give her too many probabilities,” Williams mentioned. A
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Brad Stevens Explains Decision To Let Al Horford Play Extra Minutes Vs. 76ers
BOSTON — Well, it looks like the Boston Celtics won’t be taking it too slow with Al Horford. After missing seven games with a lingering knee injury, Horford returned to action Sunday and logged 19 minutes in the Celtics’ win over the Charlotte Hornets. While the veteran big man was said to be on a minutes restriction upon his return, an exception needed to be made Christmas Day. Horford, who only was supposed to see about 25 minutes on Tuesday, played 30 minutes in Boston’s thrilling 121-114 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Horford had a modest day with four points and nine rebounds, but as Kyrie Irving noted afte... NESN.com