2013 Istanbul Final: Williams d Li

Serena Williams defeated Na Li 2-6, 6-3, 6-0.

Keys To The Match

• Williams got off to a slow start falling behind 1-5 in the opening set.
• Williams then won 13 of 17 games including the last nine in a row.
• Li only made 49% first serves including 30% in the opening set.
• Williams made a tournament high 74% first serves.
• Li made 25 return errors.

It was the opening game of the second set where Li’s titles hopes began to fade. Williams served first and endured nine deuces and saved two break points to finally hold serve and regain some momentum.