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NEW YORK -- If it seems Serena Williams versus the field isnt a fair fight, these statistics back up that astute perception:Williams has won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, five more than the other 127 women who lined up here at the beginning of the tournament.And wonder of wonders, a record No. 23 remains a distinct possibility after Wednesday nights dramatic 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 defeat of No. 5 seed Simona Halep.The match, which captivated the near-capacity crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, required 2 hours, 14 minutes to complete.I knew I could play a lot better, Williams said in her on-court interview of the second set. I felt I lost my rhythm, and Simona started playing better. I knew I had to step it up in the third set.Some takeaways from the highly competitive match:The shoulder is holding up: Serena pulled out of Cincinnati three weeks ago after accepting a late wild card into the draw; a right shoulder injury was the culprit. Against Halep, she had a tournament-high 18 aces, and blasted one serve 123 mph. In addition, Serena hit a 110-mph second serve -- on the line.Halep digs down deep: Serenas depth and power puts incredible pressure on service games. In the second game of the second set, Halep fought off no fewer than seven break points. A Serena backhand into the net, the 18th point, ended a 10-minute game, and sent off Halep on a second-set tear. For the set, Halep saved all 12 of the break points she faced.Celebrity Watch: In terms of depth and marquee, the best of the fortnight -- Pharrell Williams, Tony Bennett, Queen Latifah, Michael J. Fox, Rod Laver, Jimmy Arias, Jennifer Capriati.History still beckons: For another two days at least, Williams quest for an Open era record of 23 Grand Slam singles titles, a record seventh US Open title and a new mark for consecutive weeks (187) at No. 1 remains alive.Get your popcorn ready: Williams faces No. 10 seed Karolina Pliskova in a Thursday night semifinal that will feature the two women with the most aces among WTA players. Wow, Serena said, there will be a lot of aces in that match. Regardless, I look forward to it. Scarpe Nike Economiche . Belfort (24-10) needed just 77 seconds to down Henderson in the headlining bout of Saturdays "UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson" event at Goiania Arena in Goiania, Brazil. The fight served as a rematch of the pairs 2006 meeting, which Henderson won by decision. Air Max Plus Scontate . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left. http://www.scontatescarpenikeoutlet.it/italia-vans-offerte.html . The formidable trio of Canadian receivers -- individually known as Chris Getzlaf, Rob Bagg and Andy Fantuz -- will share the field at Mosaic Stadium one more time on Sunday. Saucony Outlet . -- The goal posts lying flat on the field, Arizonas fans lingered on the field, congregating around the locker room entrance nearly 30 minutes after rushing out of the stands. Balenciaga Saldi . Siddikur, whose previous win on the circuit came in Brunei three years ago, finished his bogey-free round with a birdie on the 18th for a total of 17-under 199. Indias Shiv Chowrasia, who has finished runner-up in this tournament twice, was in second place after a 66. World No.1 and defending champion Jason Day has made a significant charge in the second round of the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club.Americans Jimmy Walker and Robert Streb hold the lead, with Streb shooting a major championship record-equalling seven-under-63, but Day has made his presence felt.The leaders sit at nine-under-131 with Day just two back in a tie for third after a 65.After a double bogey on the seventh hole dropped him back to even par for the tournament, Day went on a tear with a blistering seven birdies in his next eight holes.With two par fives to finish the course he was thinking about records but three pars at the death left him to settle for third place.Argentinas Emiliano Grillo (67) is also third at seven under. Adam Scott (67) maade three birdies in his last five holes to move to three under and a tie for 13th, not out of contention just six shots back heading to the weekend.ddddddddddddohn Senden shot an even-par-70 to stay at two under where he is joined by Scott Hend (70) in a tie for 22nd.Marcus Fraser (68) is one under while Marc Leishman (69) and Aaron Baddeley (70) are even par.Matt Jones (68) made the cut on the number at two over, meaning Greg Chalmers (76) is the only Australian to miss the cut at eight over.World No.2 Dustin Johnson finished a distant nine-over-par, ensuring Day will remain on top of the world rankings for at least another week. ' ' '