Video: Serena Williams looks ahead to Victoria Azarenka final

Serena Williams and Li Na react to their semifinal encounter at the US Open on Friday (6th September).

Serena Williams, who defeated Li Na 6-0, 6-3 in semifinal, talks about facing Victoria Azarenka in the final: “I definitely feel like when she plays me she plays her best, by far. I have seen her play other players, and when I play her I’m playing a totally different player. Obviously she brings her best game, yeah.”

“Just to be able to defend a title for once would be really awesome. You know, I have done so well here the past few times I have played, just getting to the semis or getting to the finals. You know, it’s been really, really exciting, so I’m really happy that I have been able to just consistently do well here.”

Li Na lost to Serena Williams 6-0, 6-3 in semifinal, discussing her improved form at this years US Open: “I mean, of course. At least after I try to change a little bit, as much as I can come to the net. I improve my serve. Of course, not today, but…looking for all the tournament, I improve a lot first serve. I think I have a lot high percentage when come to the win. Yeah, I was feeling, you know, still was able to come to the semis still was pretty good. I was happy. After even doesn’t matter win or lose the match, you still, how you say, you can face to what you should do for next step.”