Serena Williams has tied Martina Navratilova’s professional-era women’s record with her 306th career victory in a grand slam match.
Williams beat fellow American Vania King 6-3 6-3 to reach the third round of the US Open and tie the record.
Hitting 13 aces with the roof closed at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Williams improved to 306-42 in matches at major tournaments and in doing so went closer to the all-time record for matches won at grand slams.
Only Roger Federer, with 307, has won more grand slam matches than Williams in the Open era, which dates back to 1968.
Williams can match Federer’s total by beating 47th-ranked Johanna Larsson of Sweden, who she will play in the third round.
Reuters
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