Rebecca Marino Gives Venus Williams A Run For The Money

Ranked 179, Marino went into Round 2 yesterday having never played anyone ranked in the Top 50. The athlete, based in Montreal, home to Canada's National Tennis Center, began playing tennis with her dad and her brother at age 10. Two years ago she went pro after initially deferring pursuing a degree in architecture at Georgia Tech.

With her heavy forehand and a serve that averaged 110 mph, she advanced from Monday's first round where she had played on Court 12. Two days later, she was in the big time playing on the courts of Arthur Ashe Statdium against the third seed. Marino took the first game and battled back every time Williams won a game. She ultimately lost the first set 7-6. Had it not been for the powerful winds that started interfering with the game, she might have bested an injured Williams, who won the second set 6-3. Keep an eye on the 19-year-old. Chances are, 2011 is going to be her breakout year.