It took 3 grueling sets but Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka 7-5, 6-7 (6-8), 6-1 to win her 5th U.S. Open title, and her 17th Grand Slam singles title overall.
“Vika’s such a great opponent; she’s such a fighter,” a relieved Williams said after the match. “It was never over until match point.”
Azarenka was gracious in her defeat. After the match, Azarenka and Williams embraced. “I did everything I could,” Azarenka said. “I fought as hard as I could. But I lost to a great champion.”
Williams, who was pushed to a 3rd set for the first time the entire tournament, told Azarenka it had been an honor to play her.
Williams took home a check worth $3.6 million including a $1 million bonus for winning the US Open Series.
Photos: Chris Trotman/Getty Images
It was INTENSE….Azarinka kept up…but when Serena started grunting..I knew the end..was NEAR…good game though…Azarinka kept up till the end!
Great Match.
daprinceofradio says:
It was INTENSE….Azarinka kept up…but when Serena started grunting..I knew the end..was NEAR…good game though…Azarinka kept up till the end!
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Yep that was an amazing match…
Hey Mannie
Good morning!
Congrats Serena. You are a true champion and that body is a testament to all of your hard work and is a work of art
After that hug you know Manrena was like… “And I’m out this bytch. Until next time haters.”
What was that dissertation downstairs for
Morning
Glad she is still winning. After watching a biography of them, I have more tolerance for their mishap weave
They have and are still making history :yes::
MOrning San Ah Make ya DANCE
DANCEPrinceofRadio
Boonela
MANNIE!
Awesome GAME, for Both of them, Victoria WAS NOt going out with out a fight and Effort. Great game!
YES! for Serena! ONE Away baby
Good Morning Happy Monday and all the other Chitt
:wave: 69!!! and MisstaKen good morning,How was ya’ll WEEKEND??
good morning guy auntie umm let those people know they need your need to pay you before they use your tips on the radio
What was that dissertation downstairs for
by San ah make ya dance on Sep 9, 2013 at 8:15 am
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(Mr. Brown voice) Who me?
good morning everybody
congrats serena
Glad she is still winning. After watching a biography of them, I have more tolerance for their mishap weave
They have and are still making history 
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(Mr. Brown voice) Who me?
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Naw, not you
:hi:San,taken
My weekend was too short Luv
My husband was out of town and got back Sunday. Then we had a family function to attend and did not get back until 8 pm. But I did see my falcons lose before I left :crying1:
Good Morning Sandra!! A wonderful day in the A it is!!
Miany
San
MsB
Taken
Luvn
boonelle
mannie
princeofradiov103
jenie i feel you the deletions! I would like to follow you on twitter. Keep me posted!
MsB, San :hugs:
I tired
But I did see my falcons lose before I left
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They gave it their best. It was a good game tho.
After watching a biography of them, I have more tolerance for their mishap weave
What did they say about it??
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Good morning Loves!
At MissTaken the WEEKENDS are never long enough,EVER!
MsB2U and MIany Morning Beatumus’
what happened downstairs???
A.J
I gotta fake it to make it. And this is a really long week. Including Sat having to work for me.
I am SOOOO
*fist in the air* Darn you sissy co worker that got fired
Champagne Showers Champagne Showers
AJ
@Razz, they didnt say nothing
I just don’t wanna say nothing about it, after all the hard work they have put in
@San…
LUVN
morning all
Azarenka was cheesin when they told her they were giving her $250k bonus for making it that far….but…when they told Serena she was getting an xtra mil
her face was priceless!
I wanted her to crip walk after a big win agane
So…did we see our uncle Earl Simmons (Dark Man X) running down a Detroit hotel hallway bucka azz nekkid yet ???
AJ how are you?? U been working hard huh?
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Lord only knows I have Luvn. I stayed in the house the entire weekend and drunk wine and other foods I shouldn’t have ate. How are you?
@Taken Drop down and get yo eagle on POW
Good Morning Roses! My son won his football game this weekend!! It was the first one of the season!!!! #ProudMommy! #YouCare
Who Dat says:
I wanted her to crip walk after a big win agane
So…did we see our uncle Earl Simmons (Dark Man X) running down a Detroit hotel hallway bucka azz nekkid yet ???
was it unfortunate or was it just funny?
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So…did we see our uncle Earl Simmons (Dark Man X) running down a Detroit hotel hallway bucka azz nekkid yet ???
Come on!!! He needs Betty Ford ASAP
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What?!
Good Morning Roses! My son won his football game this weekend!! It was the first one of the season!!!!
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Congrats Nakeya-at least his team won! Falcons lost, hmph
One of my BFF’s just sent it to me and Pryn and our other sis. With the dayum statement…getchall uncle (Earl)
Link came from Rhymes With Snitch (guess I can say it cause its listed up top).
So…did we see our uncle Earl Simmons (Dark Man X) running down a Detroit hotel hallway bucka azz nekkid yet ???
Come on!!! He needs Betty Ford ASAP
(in my Kevin Hart voice) Who wants to see a naked crackhead naked. UGHH 
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What?!
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Doesn’t help that he is LIL as HAIL. Crackhead lil.
Folks up there tambout it might not be him. WTF EVA.
Crack kills.
Thanks @ AJ He was hype and so was I! Oh and the Cowboys won!!! My son is a Giants fan so he was pissed. Ha!
WTF EVA.
Crack kills.
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This made me laugh out loud. It’s too early to start this.
every body… and im not V103 ;*( im 1090 Am the end of the dial lol…
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Yes you is!
Thank you for posting this auntie! My girl wins another title and continues to write history!!!! As a tennis fan, I know Serena works her ASS off for these titles. She doesn’t just step on the court to play and win as many suggest…she works hard and fights (mentally and physically) to the bitter end! Last night was a testament to that! Congrats again Serena….continue writing history and making us proud!!! Best wishes on many more titles and Slams!
That was an AWESOME match!!!! Congrats Serina!