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Samantha Stosur is a retired Australian professional tennis player who competed successfully in both singles and doubles. She won the 2011 US Open women's singles championship by defeating Serena Williams in the final and reached another major singles final at the 2010 French Open. Stosur also won multiple Grand Slam titles in women's and mixed doubles, aided by a powerful serve, heavy topspin forehand, and effective net play.
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Who did Samantha Stosur beat to win the 2011 US Open?
Stosur defeated Serena Williams in straight sets in the final. The victory gave the Australian her first Grand Slam singles title.
Why was Samantha Stosur especially dangerous on clay?
Her heavy topspin forehand and powerful kick serve bounced high on clay, pushing opponents away from comfortable contact points. Those weapons helped her reach the 2010 French Open final, where Francesca Schiavone defeated her.
Was Samantha Stosur more successful in singles or doubles?
She won a major singles title at the 2011 US Open, but her doubles career produced multiple Grand Slam titles and the world No. 1 doubles ranking. Her partnership successes included major victories with American Lisa Raymond.
How did Samantha Stosur's serve differ from most WTA serves?
Stosur used one of the tour's most pronounced kick serves, generating heavy spin that made the ball leap upward after the bounce. It was particularly effective on clay and complemented her inside-out forehand.
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