Serena Williams was placed at the No. 17 seed for the US Open, nine spots above her current ranking. The decision was announced Tuesday along with all the other seeds, and it means that Williams avoids a potential match against one of the top players in the third round.

Her boost also sets up a potential match against Venus Williams, who is ranked No. 16. USTA spokesman Chris Widmaier said Williams’ placement was determined by “balancing a variety of factors, including her return to competition following the birth of her daughter, her recent hard court performance this summer, and recognition of her achievements at the US Open.”

Source: https://atlantablackstar.com/2018/08/22/serena-williams-accomplishments-help-her-secure-17-seed-at-us-open/

 

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