Serena Williams routs Maria Sharapova in U.S. Open first-round match

On Monday August 26, 2019, Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova, 6-1, 6-1, in a first-round match at the U.S Open that lasted only 59 minutes. It was the first time the two stars faced each other at the U.S. Open. It also was Williams’ 19th straight victory over Sharapova. Credit: Newsday / Yeong-Ung Yang