‘Don’t Cry’: Serena Consoles Australian Open Foe; Halep Next

‘Don’t Cry’: Serena Consoles Australian Open Foe; Halep Next
United States' Serena Williams consoles Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska after winning their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 19, 2019. Andy Brownbill/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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MELBOURNE, Australia—It was all a bit overwhelming for the latest opponent who could do nothing to slow Serena Williams at the Australian Open. So Dayana Yastremska, an 18-year-old from Ukraine, found herself wiping away tears as she walked to the net.

Williams knows what it’s like to be the one weeping after a loss. She put her right hand on Yastremska’s shoulder and consoled her by saying, “You’re so young. You did amazing. Don’t cry.” Then they embraced, and Williams patted Yastremska on the back.