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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1997
Page
16
Patrick Rafter defeated Michael Chang 6-3 6-3 6-4 to reach the U.S. Open final, ending Chang's bid for a second Grand Slam title. Rafter’s serve and volley overwhelmed Chang, who had been slowed by two five-set matches earlier in the tournament.
Martina Hingis and Venus Williams meet in the Open era final at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the women’s championship. Hingis, 16, has a 62 of 64 match run this year, while Williams, 17, is unseeded and the lowest ranked finalist since 1979. Hingis beat Davenport in straight sets as Williams fought through a long path to her first major final.
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