Full US Open Match Video Venus vs. Mattek-Sands, 2009
With the current suspension of the ATP and WTA Tours, we are opening up our US Open vault to bring you full match videos of classic encounters through the years in New York.
Watch on YouTube: Venus Williams vs. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, 2009 US Open women's singles second round
No. 3 seed Venus Williams reached the Round of 16 at the 2009 US Open, and her run included a competitive second-round meeting with compatriot Bethanie Mattek-Sands in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Donning a stylish pink dress from her own EleVen brand, Williams got through a tight first set in the all-American matchup before taking command in the second. She would ultimately fall to wild card Kim Clijsters in three fourth-round sets, with the Belgian going on to become a surprise champion in her return from retirement.
The complete second-round showdown, along with scores of other great content, is now available to watch on the USTA YouTube channel or below.
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