Emma Raducanu defeated Serena Williams 6-4 6-0 in her first and likely last matchup on the court.
The 40-year-old Williams struggled to find consistency in his fourth match of the season, and won 12 times in the first round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati. Unforced for his error, the winner stayed in his 11th inning. }..
Meanwhile, the 10th seeded Englishman settled into a rhythm early on, breaking his 23-time major champion twice in the first set and finishing the race in the second. It ended with his 12th win of the season.
The 19-year-old paid tribute to Williams in an on-court interview after the game. ' she said.
"I am very grateful for the experience of playing her and the intersection of our careers.
"Everything she has achieved is very inspiring." , it was a real honor to share the court with her."
Radukhanu's win sets up a second round match against another WTA Tour veteran inVictoria Azarenkaand defeated Kaia Kanepi in the first round.
