NEW YORK – World number one Serena Williams felt like she had reached a Grand Slam semi-final or final after ousting rival Sloane Stephens from the US Open, but vowed no letdown for her upcoming quarter-final. Defending champion Williams, seeking her 17th Grand Slam title and fifth US Open crown, took an emotional 6-4, 6-1 triumph over the US 15th seed on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. "The quality of the tennis was great," Williams said. "It definitely had feelings more of a quarter-final or a semi-final match." Williams, who at 31 would be the oldest women's champion in US Open history, will face Spanish 18th seed Carla Suarez Navarro for a semi-final berth and the four-...
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