NEW YORK – Here is day 11 of the 2018 US Open at a glance:
Headlines
+ Serena into 9th US Open final
+ 31st Grand Slam final for American legend
+ Naomi Osaka first Japanese woman in Grand Slam final
+ Osaka saves 13 out of 13 break points to beat Madison Keys
Results
-- Serena Williams (USA x17) bt Anastasija Sevastova (LAT x19) 6-3, 6-0
-- Naomi Osaka (JPN x20) bt Madison Keys (USA x14) 6-2, 6-4
Naomi Osaka of Japan hits a return to Madison Keys. Photo: John G. Mabanglo/EPA
Who's saying what
“Last year I was literally fighting for my life in the hospital. I think I was on my fourth surgery. To come from that, in the hospital bed, not being able to move and walk and do anything, now only a year later, I'm not training, but I'm actually in these finals.”
“I just feel like not only is my future bright, even though I'm not a spring chicken, but I still have a very, very bright future. That is super exciting for me.”
-- Serena Williams
“I usually just come into the net to shake hands.” (referencing an old line to describe her usual reluctance to volley)
-- Serena Williams
“She has 23 Grand Slams. So you have your answer. She's one of the best, yeah.”
-- Anastasija Sevastova
Serena Williams of the US reacts as she plays Anastasija Sevastova
“How do you know I'm not into bad stuff?”
-- Naomi Osaka
jokes with reporters over her innocent demeanour
“It's surreal. Serena's my idol.”
-- Naomi Osaka
on facing Serena Williams in the final