The break-up took place after she lost to of  in the third round at last week's . "I think we both were kind of feeling that we'd almost come to the end. Unfortunately, it happened to be last week," she declared. File photo of Sam Stosur and Serena Williams in 2011. Stosur claimed her fourth WTA title in Carlsbad earlier this month, against  — a former world number 1 and victor of last week's Cincinnati Masters. "Neither of us, I'm sure, would have wanted it to happen right then, and obviously with winning that tournament almost makes it seem a little bit strange," Stosur acknowledged. In eight days, the — which Stosur won in 2011 — is scheduled to begin at its usual venue in ,  . Stosur says she feels confident for the weeks ahead, having already proved capable of ousting Azarenka: "I think now coming into the US Open I'm feeling quite good. Of course it's a new week and you've got to make sure you keep doing everything you need to do to continue on with that success." Stosur's first-round much is set for Tuesday against  newcomer .
The break-up took place after she lost to of Romania in the third round at last week's . "I think we both were kind of feeling that we'd almost come to the end. Unfortunately, it happened to be last week," she declared. File photo of Sam Stosur and Serena Williams in 2011. Stosur claimed her fourth WTA title in Carlsbad earlier this month, against Belarusian — a former world number 1 and victor of last week's Cincinnati Masters. "Neither of us, I'm sure, would have wanted it to happen right then, and obviously with winning that tournament almost makes it seem a little bit strange," Stosur acknowledged. In eight days, the — which Stosur won in 2011 — is scheduled to begin at its usual venue in , New York . Stosur says she feels confident for the weeks ahead, having already proved capable of ousting Azarenka: "I think now coming into the US Open I'm feeling quite good. Of course it's a new week and you've got to make sure you keep doing everything you need to do to continue on with that success." Stosur's first-round much is set for Tuesday against US newcomer .
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