The draw for 2019 US Open is in and it brings us an epic match in the first round already. This year’s women’s singles will kick off with an epic matchup between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.
The match will be the first time that Williams and Sharapova play against each other on the US Open and their first clash overall since 2016. They were scheduled to meet in 2018 French Open, but Williams decided not to take part in the tournament.
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova first faced each other in 2004 at the Sony Ericsson Open, with Williams winning the match in two sets. Sharapova won their next two meetings, including Wimbledon finale to claim her first career Grand Slam.
The Wimbledon win was also Sharapova’s last victory in this matchup, as Williams won their next 18 meetings.
The first round of 2019 US Open will also see the defending champion Naomi Osaka take on No.87 ranked Anna Blinkova, while Johanna Konta, currently No.1 ranked female tennis player in the world, will face No.40 Daria Kasatkina.
In the men’s singles, reigning champion Novak Djokovic will face Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena. No.2 seeded Rafael Nadal is set up against Australian John Millman.
