NEW YORK (AP) – She might have been out-hit by Serena Williams at the U.S. Open, but Vania King hit all the right notes at her news conference afterward.
King, a 25-year-old based in Florida, studied music as a kid. In 2006, she performed “America the Beautiful” in Arthur Ashe Stadium before a tournament night session.
So following King’s 6-1, 6-0 loss the top-ranked Williams in that same arena Thursday, a member of the media put forth this question: “After a tough match like this, can you think of a song you might want to sing in the shower or sing to your friends – or to us?”
King chuckled at the request, paused, then began belting out “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man.”
After a few stanzas, she cut herself off, rapped her fingers on the desk in front of her and said she wanted to come up with an easier song.