Mum's the word as Serena, Clijsters, Azarenka take the stage at U.S. Open


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 01 Sep 2020

FILE PHOTO: Aug 25, 2020; Flushing Meadows, New York, USA; Serena Williams (USA) hits the ball against Maria Sakkari (GRE) during the Western & Southern Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A trio of mothers kick off their campaigns at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday with former champions Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters in action on day two along with twice runner-up Victoria Azarenka.

Six-times U.S. Open winner Williams resumes her quest for a 24th major title with her first career meeting against compatriot Kristie Ahn, the world number 96, in the second match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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