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We and our partners use technology, such as cookies, and collect browsing data to give you the best experience and to personalise the information and advertisements. Please let us know if you agree. By Jonathan Jurejko BBC Sport at Flushing Meadows Serena Williams says since she goes for a 24th Grand Slam title, she has not thought about her defeat against Naomi Osaka in the past season's US Open final. The American, 37, known as umpire Carlos Ramos a"thief" and a"liar" because he docked her a match amid extraordinary scenes on Arthur Ashe Stadium. She meets Canadian Bianca Andreescu, 19, within this year's final on Saturday. On last year's last, Williams stated:"It hasn't really crossed my mind" While Andreescu is playing in her first Grand Slam in her introduction in Flushing Meadows williams is rival in her 10th US Open singles final after her victory in New York. When Williams won her first Grand Slam title here in 16, andreescu wasn't even born. "I remember watching her when I was around 10. I saw her triumph the majority of her Grand Slam titles," Andreescu, '' 15th, stated. "I'm sure she's going to attract her A game. I will attempt to bring a game, also. Hopefully, I guess, will the best player win" Williams was at the middle of a few of their moments in tennis history in her way to some two-set defeat by the Osaka of Japan. The home favourite established a tirade against Portuguese official Ramos after he penalized for hammering a racquet as she grew frustrated and receiving training from Patrick Mouratoglou. This led docking her a point and devoting the punishment of the penalty of a game questioning his ethics. As the New York crowd turned with boos on Ramos A atmosphere created on Ashe. Williams has vowed to talk in detail about the episode publicly since, although said she felt"disrespected by a sport I love" at a first-person piece printed in Western fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar in July. That assembly against Osaka, who was left crying with despair after clinching her first Grand Slam triumph was Williams' first US Open final a year because returning to the game after the difficult birth of girl Olympia. Simona Halep also lost a year's Wimbledon final and beat again in this year's final at the All England Club williams. She has a chance to win that elusive 24th major - since becoming a mother, her first - and says she's prepared to dispel any doubts. "There are a lot of things that I've learned in the past, but that I just have to go out there, most importantly, most of all, just keep comfortable," she said. "I think being on the court is practically just a bit more relaxing than just hanging out with a two-year-old that's dragging you everywhere. I believe that's sort of been a little helpful." Williams is planning to equal Australian Margaret Court listing of 24 Grand Slam singles titles by beating Andreescu, that will then offer her the opportunity to develop into the winner at the Australian Open in January - where there has been a scene called after Court. Williams has not won a major as the 2017 Open, when she was pregnant. After losing in Wimbledon to an inspired Halep, Williams stated she wasn't feeling burdened by the weight of history since she chases the tally of Court. "It looks like any Grand Slam final I am in recently, it's been an incredible effort to get there," Williams explained. "It might be interesting to understand how it could be under different conditions." Williams struggled with a knee issue entering Wimbledon but has been injury-free at Flushing Meadows, while falling just one pair on her way to the 35, appearing sharp as powerful as ever. A barbarous quarter-final win from China's 18th seed Wang Qiang lasted 44 minutes, even while fifth seed Elina Svitolina - anticipated to deliver a test - was likewise defeated in straight places. While Williams may expect to be competing in another Grand Slam final, her rival Andreescu says it is"crazy" she is going to be playing in Saturday's showpiece. Twelve months ago, she lost in the first round of qualifying in Flushing Meadows and has been ranked in the world outside of the top 200. But she has come to be the most talked about player in the world after having a remarkable increase this season. Maria and andreescu, whose Spartan parents Nicu emigrated to Canada in the 1990s , had played six matches that were tour-level . Since then she's won prestigious WTA Premier names in Indian Wells and Toronto, climbing to 15th in the world consequently and raking in 1.79m of her #1.97m livelihood prize money. Asked what her response would have been if someone told her a year ago she would be confronting Williams at the US Open final, she explained:"I do not believe I'd have believed them. It is just insane what a year could really do. "If somebody would have said that a couple weeks before, I believe I'd have thought them." Belief is not her assurance as using a killer forehand rated among the best in the game, as well exuding in a marvellous game that has the variety to pull enemies aside. This fearlessness also shone through in her win over Swiss 13th seed Belinda Bencic where she saved six break points in the opening set and struggled back from 5-2 down in the next to win 7-6 (7-3) 7-5. "I think it's only inside of me . I think it's only my passion for the sport, as well," she explained. "I hope a lot from myselfso I believe pressure helps me to do my best in games." Andreescu has earned six wins over top-10 gamers this year - Caroline Wozniacki, Svitolina, Kerber (double ), Kiki Bertens and Karolina Pliskova - while she led by a young break before Williams retired by their Rogers Cup final in Toronto last month with a spine injury. This run to the US Open closing means she has won 13 straight matches and this season is matched by also an 44 of her 48. One more win will watch her become the first teenager to win their first Grand Slam singles title since Wimbledon aged 17 was won by Maria Sharapova. She would also match Monica Seles' record of winning a big in the Open age on only her fourth appearance in a Grand Slam main draw. "I have always dreamed of this moment ever since I was a tiny kid. However, I really don't think many people would have actually thought that it would develop into a reality," Andreescu stated. "Being in the closing is really unique. Hopefully I can play just a little bit better than I did at the semi-finals." Marion Bartoli, 2013 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live I think Serena was believing that extra bit of tension in giving birth to Olympia that she did not have before, since coming back , necessarily. For me it comes down to the extra pressure she puts on herselfon her own shoulders. We are friends and we spoke about it after she lost to Sofia Kenin at Roland Garros and for some reason. She feels she must acquire this one, and it has to be that one that she is likely to get then and to 24 to 25. I think she will have the ability to realise that she should feel convinced that she is the player that is better that it is not the right mindset. Ali Plumb offers his thoughts about the movies of the year so far Analysis and view from the tennis correspondent of the BBC. The way to get into tennis - it's enjoyable, caters to all levels and skills and will keep you healthy. Find your nearest court and find out the fundamentals with our guide. 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