1999 U.S Open: Serena Williams...

I finally found the Serena Williams' picture 

I took at the 1999 U.S Open. She was only 17

years old. 

I took the shot while standing on the second row 

at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, National Tennis Center, 

Flushing Meadows New York. My camera of choice

was a 35mm Minolta film camera with a motorized 

100 to 400 mm zoom lens. In 1999, there were few 

powerful digital cameras with zoom lens accessories

publicly available. 

As I recall, no particular announcement was made as both players entered the court. 

I could be wrong, but Serena's opponent looks like the former tennis great, Monica Seles.

Serena won her first U.S Open that year. 

Here is how Serena Williams did it:

Good guess on my part (after checking YouTube). The woman walking behind Serena Williams that night was in fact Monica Seles who lost the quarter finals match in three sets. 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Here is the entire match.

Thanks for the memories!

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