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‘Shocked’ Williams takes 4th Open title

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posted: September 10, 2012 at 4:42 a.m.

Serena Williams beat No. 1 ranked Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 on Sunday in the championship match at the U.S. Open in New York. Two points from defeat, Williams regained her composure to come back and win the last four games.

DARRON CUMMINGS
Credit: AP
 Serena Williams beat No. 1 ranked Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 on Sunday in the championship match at the U.S. Open in New York. Two points from defeat, Williams regained her composure to come back and win the last four games.

Finally tested, even trailing, at the U.S. Open, Serena Williams turned things around just in time.

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