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100 wins for Serena Williams at US Open

Sep 04, 2019

Serena Williams had made the semifinals of the US Tennis Open in convincing fashion, with a dominant win over Wang Qiang of China.

The tournament favourite needed just 45 minutes to defeat her opponent 6-1, 6-love.

It was also Serena's 100th victory at Flushing Meadows.

She will next face Elina Svitolina for a place in the final. 

Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev is the first to book his place in the semis of the men's draw with a win over Stan Wawrinka. 

He awaits the winner of the tie between Roger Federer and Grigor Dimitrov.

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Hup Wei sets high hopes for Doha

National high-jumper Lee Hup Wei says he's performing at his best, ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Doha later this month. 

He says he's set at target of hitting the 2.3 meter-mark, which would put him among the 10 best jumpers in the world.

Hup Wei, whose season's best is 2.27 meters, is Malaysia's only representative at the prestigious event.

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National team next for Arsene Wenger?

Arsene Wenger is not ruling out taking charge of a national team at the 2022 World Cup.

It comes after the former Arsenal boss said he's ready to return to management after a year away from football.