The first set was very intense, as the challenger Zahlavova absorbed Williams' power with consistent groundies and moved Williams around the court. She matched Williams strokes by strokes, scream by scream. Both players were screaming at the top of their lungs. Unfortunately at set point during the tie break, while williams trailing at 6-7, she hit a difficult backhand volley. And when she landed on the ground, she held her groin and grimaced in pain. Zahlavova went on to win the point and sealed the first set at 7-6 (8-6). Williams called for a medical timeout and she got back to continue the second set with a bandage on her upper thigh.
The second set was a different story. There were less screaming from both players but its all Williams. She showed grit and determination that even she was limping, she went for her serves and shots to dominate Zahlavova and finished the second set at 6-0.
The intensity went back, as Zahlavova went ahead 2-0 in the third set. But Williams even it at 2-2 and then eventually found herself serving at 5-4. Zahlavova did not give up easily though, she saved a match point, thanks to a double fault from Williams. But it wasn't enough.
Williams, ended the match with a strong serve that Zahlavova could not put into play and wrapped up the match with 6-7(8-6), 6-0, 6-4 victory.
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