Serena Williams comes from behind to storm into US Open fourth round after win over Sloane Stephens
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Serena Williams comes from behind to storm into US Open fourth round after seeing off American compatriot Sloane Stephens
- Serena Williams suffered slow start, losing first set 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium
- But Williams hit back against Sloane Stephens to take next two sets 6-2 6-2
- The US Open six-time winner will now face Maria Sakkari in the fourth round
Serena Williams survived a first set scare before hitting top form and progressing into the last-16 of the US Open.
Williams was outplayed by American compatriot Sloane Stephens in the first set but eventually powered through at the Arthur Ashe Stadium to win 2-6 6-2 6-2.
The six-time winner will now take on Maria Sakkari in the fourth round hoping to book a spot in the quarter-finals.
The Greek 15th seed had already progressed earlier on following a 6-3 6-1 victory over American Amanda Anisimova.
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Serena Williams recovered from a slow start to see off American compatriot Sloane Stephens
Stephens took the opening set 6-2 but could not keep her advantage over the six-time winner
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