Serena Williams‘ first U.S. Open meeting with Maria Sharapova turned out like every other matchup they’ve had in the last 14 years.
Williams rolled into the second round with a 6-1, 6-1 victory, beating Sharapova for the 19th straight time and taking a 20-2 lead in their rivalry.
Williams, the No. 8 seed, took control by winning the final five games of a 24-minute opening set, then the first two of the second set. She took away Sharapova’s only real chance to make it close by fighting off a couple break points while serving with a 2-1 lead.
Sharapova hasn’t beaten Williams since a pair of victories in 2004, including at Wimbledon.
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