The Latest: Serena, Osaka begin play in US Open final
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):4:20 p.m.
Serena Williams has begun play in her 31st career Grand Slam final, and Naomi Osaka her first.
Williams is trying for her 24th major singles title, which would tie Margaret Court's record. Osaka is trying to win Japan's first Grand Slam singles title.
Williams, who will turn 37 later this month, would break her own record for the oldest Grand Slam women's champion. Osaka, 20, would become the youngest U.S. Open champion since Maria Sharapova was 19 in 2006.___3:45 p.m.
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will play the U.S. Open women's final with the roof closed at Arthur Ashe Stadium.