American tennis ace Serena Williams determined to do well at US Open

LONDON: American tennis ace Serena Williams is keen to play in her home Slam — the US Open — after the winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles lost the opening round here.

"When you're at home, especially in New York, and the US Open, that being the first place I've won a Grand Slam, is something that's always super special," Williams was quoted as saying by wtatennis.com.

"Your first time is always special. There's definitely lots of motivation to get better and to play at home," she added. Serena had returned to singles action for the first time in 12 months and Tuesday she was narrowly edged out by world No.115.

Serena said the loss had motivated her to practice more ahead of the last Grand Slam of the season. "It definitely makes me want to hit the practice courts because you're playing not bad and you're so close. Any other opponent probably would have suited my game better. So, yeah, I feel like that it's actually kind of like, 'OK, Serena, you can do this if you want.'" Agencies

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