Anett Kontaveit says 'I'm going to fight as hard as I can for every point' against Serena Williams

Anett Kontaveit faces Serena Williams in the second round of the US Open and Estonian say's 'I don't feel there is any pressure on me'.

In her press conference following her first round win Kontaveit also said this,

"I don't feel like there is any pressure on me on the results or anything, I'm just going to take it as a real unique experience. I'm not sure if I'll ever experience something like this again. I think it's a special moment for her."

Kontaveit mentions she will have to fight for every point against who she called the greatest player of all time.

"I'm going to fight as hard as I can for every point," said the Estonian. "I'm really going to enjoy the atmosphere being out there against the greatest player of all time. I think it's such a great opportunity. I'm really excited, really looking forward to it."

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The world number 2 appreciates how hard it is going to be when facing the American.

"She hits the ball really hard, and she has such great hands so she can direct it anywhere," said Kontaveit. "I'll just have to be ready for really hard hitting, some heavy serving. Just play very consistent and fight very hard, play a consistent match. I think that's how I'm going to approach it."

It is going to be an interesting match up as Serena Williams has never lost in the second round in her past 20 visits to New York.

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