2019 US Open Preview: Serena Williams And Maria Sharapova Face Off | TODAY

The U.S. Open will kick off in New York with a blockbuster matchup between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Among those who’ll be watching is the defending champ, Naomi Osaka, who will return as the No. 1 seed. NBC’s Kristen Dahlgren reports for TODAY.

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2019 US Open Preview: Serena Williams And Maria Sharapova Face Off | TODAY

[chiomaokoye]

It's not a face off, it's not a rivalry, not after Serena has beaten her 19/22 now 20/22. Maria is no match for Serena, never was, never will be, not even with Maria doped up. Stop downplaying Serena achievements !

[lhinkle]

23 GS ..Never suspended for drug use..CHAMPION..

[easydoesit]

using that picture from the rare instance when sharapova won to start the broadcast. smh.

[captaingalaxy]

Well, spoiler alert: Serena destroyed Sharapova, 6-1, 6-1. Enough said. Hype is tripe. All it does is add drama, or what's laughingly referred to as such. Serena doesn't lose matches by gettingoutplayed. She loses because of Serena. Bottom line, they're her matches to lose. My story, best of luck, Serena!!

[Srigha]

These lowlife comments coming in like

Do you even have a career ?

Smh

[graciesquiltingandcrafting]

What Rivalry Maria has gotten spanked over and over by Serena Williams, so let's just stop and call it what is. #Dominance

[wel]

As much as I want Maria to win but I hate to admit it, she can't win against Serena. It's like a curse that can't be broken or a virus that can't be cured. But oh well, that's life. But I credit Maria for great sportsmanship and a positive mindset.

[ELLPD]

The highlight would be to see Serena Williams face-off with all three of the top three men.

[boxcarwillie]

Love Serena! Go, sister; Go sister! Hey sister, Go!!

[johnquillan]

That is manipulation of a great sport...This chair umpire "wont be in any of serena wllms. matches??? because why? others might NOT see or look for her have spoken in code through sign language for thousands of years...And if rules state its a violation to be "coached"during a match, , , then lets get rid of the wise umpire who spotted it???...Thats how spoiled sports act..WE all witnessed her grade school temper tantrum...because she knew she was busted...dont let her or any other "pro" get away with this behaviour..They get paid alot of money to behave as one also!

[swulaltunaatsne]

Win or loose...Serena your the queen! Like really 23 grand slams.... that’s so amazing! Your a legend...It’s an honour to watch you! Best wishes to you all the way! 😁

[accountclosed]

Serena had an honest judge removed from her games only...
I smell a conspiracy to cheat

[thearchitect]

Maria the stiff bum and Serena the 40 year old who is always on her period.

Give us some Federer please and forget this WTA nonsense.

[RAMelloh-ijsl]

Battle of the screeching grunters? I'll pass this matchup as usual and root for the less vocally demonstrative players to ascend.

[MyChevySonic]

Rival? 20-3 isn't a rival!


Yeah, and I'm Roger Federer's "rival" because we're at 0-0 in our head to head. LOL

[johnnypopovich]

Ive alwayas said they should test Serena's testosterone levels bc shes manly

[MasterOfViewership]

I still think Serena Williams is on steroids

[rbyfheq]

They could market this as “ Beauty and the Beast”.

[brilliantbrilliance]

Serena will break a few rackets and probably perform a split again with the short legs I'm sure! Maria is gonna grunt like an untameble wild female animal in a raw short skirt! I'm affraid i'll end up waking up without pants on... lol

[earth.is.a.plane.]

They couldn't find a girl to play against Sharapova?!