Us Open Serena Williams Party Continues After First Round Win Over Danka Kovinic Tennis News

Williams announced earlier this month that the US Open would most likely be her last tournament, ending a 27-year career that saw her go beyond tennis. But the 40-year-old is first and foremost a formidable competitor and ensured at least one more night under the lights with a 6-3 6-3 triumph, with Estonian second seed Anett Kontaveit now waiting in the wings after seeing off Jacqueline Christian 6 -3 6-0. Williams will also play doubles with sister Venus and, an enigma until the end, refused to completely close the door on further appearances. “I was pretty vague about that, right,” he said. “I’ll stay vague because you never know.” A record crowd had come to honor Williams, and the buzz grew louder as a Queen Latifah-shouting montage played of Williams’ six singles titles at Flushing Meadows. Then the woman herself came out, dressed as only she could be, in an improvised dress and shoes studded with diamonds, crystals and gold. “I think when I left, the reception was really overwhelming,” he later said. Image: Serena Williams enjoyed an emotional first round win at the US Open on Monday night “It was loud and I could feel it in my chest. It was a really good feeling. It’s a feeling I’ll never forget. That meant a lot to me.” Williams had won just one singles match since the French Open last spring, but Kovinic hasn’t been in good form either, losing her previous five matches. Nerves were very evident from both, particularly in the form of early double faults, but, with a wall of noise greeting every Williams winner, she began to give the crowd what they wanted. She was certainly moving better than she had in her loss to Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati earlier this month, and her serve and groundstrokes increased in penetration as the match wore on. The second set, while not vintage Williams, was a sign that this magnificent round may still have some way to go as she set up a clash with Kontaveit on Wednesday. In Cincinnati, Williams had walked straight off the field, avoiding the celebration planned for her, but here she was able to embrace the moment as a post-match ceremony saw her adored by Billie Jean King and Oprah Winfrey. “I feel different,” he said. “I think I was very emotional in Toronto and Cincinnati. It was very difficult. I’m not saying it’s not difficult now. It’s still extremely difficult because I really like being out there. “The more tournaments I play, the more I feel like I can belong out there. That’s a tough feeling to have, and to walk away knowing, the more you do it, the more you can shine. “But it’s time to move on to the next thing. I think it’s important because there are so many other things I want to do.” The 40-year-old has kept a low profile since announcing her decision in an essay in Vogue earlier this month, while Williams’ teammates, particularly those she directly inspired to follow in her footsteps, have lined up to honor her legacy. “I’ll have plenty of time soon to do all that,” he added. “I’m so thankful that they see that. I can see that too, but I don’t think too much about it. I’m still here for the moment, just enjoying it. “I feel grateful to be able to have that impact. I never thought I would have that impact, ever. I was just a girl trying to play tennis in an era where I could develop that impact and be a voice.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Great Britain’s Davis Cup captain Leon Smith discusses the impact Serena Williams has had on tennis Elsewhere, last year’s runner-up Leylah Fernandez, who enjoyed a superb run in New York, reached the second round with a 6-3 6-4 win over Oceane Dodin. Don’t forget to follow us at skysports.com/tennis, our Twitter account @skysportstennis & Sky Sports – on the go! Available to download now on – iPhone & iPad and Android

title: “Us Open Serena Williams Party Continues After First Round Win Over Danka Kovinic Tennis News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-17” author: “Mildred Burke”

Williams announced earlier this month that the US Open would most likely be her last tournament, ending a 27-year career that saw her go beyond tennis. But the 40-year-old is first and foremost a formidable competitor and ensured at least one more night under the lights with a 6-3 6-3 triumph, with Estonian second seed Anett Kontaveit now waiting in the wings after seeing off Jacqueline Christian 6 -3 6-0. Williams will also play doubles with sister Venus and, an enigma until the end, refused to completely close the door on further appearances. “I was pretty vague about that, right,” he said. “I’ll stay vague because you never know.” A record crowd had come to honor Williams, and the buzz grew louder as a Queen Latifah-shouting montage played of Williams’ six singles titles at Flushing Meadows. Then the woman herself came out, dressed as only she could be, in an improvised dress and shoes studded with diamonds, crystals and gold. “I think when I left, the reception was really overwhelming,” he later said. Image: Serena Williams enjoyed an emotional first round win at the US Open on Monday night “It was loud and I could feel it in my chest. It was a really good feeling. It’s a feeling I’ll never forget. That meant a lot to me.” Williams had won just one singles match since the French Open last spring, but Kovinic hasn’t been in good form either, losing her previous five matches. Nerves were very evident from both, particularly in the form of early double faults, but, with a wall of noise greeting every Williams winner, she began to give the crowd what they wanted. She was certainly moving better than she had in her loss to Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati earlier this month, and her serve and groundstrokes increased in penetration as the match wore on. The second set, while not vintage Williams, was a sign that this magnificent round may still have some way to go as she set up a clash with Kontaveit on Wednesday. In Cincinnati, Williams had walked straight off the field, avoiding the celebration planned for her, but here she was able to embrace the moment as a post-match ceremony saw her adored by Billie Jean King and Oprah Winfrey. “I feel different,” he said. “I think I was very emotional in Toronto and Cincinnati. It was very difficult. I’m not saying it’s not difficult now. It’s still extremely difficult because I really like being out there. “The more tournaments I play, the more I feel like I can belong out there. That’s a tough feeling to have, and to walk away knowing, the more you do it, the more you can shine. “But it’s time to move on to the next thing. I think it’s important because there are so many other things I want to do.” The 40-year-old has kept a low profile since announcing her decision in an essay in Vogue earlier this month, while Williams’ teammates, particularly those she directly inspired to follow in her footsteps, have lined up to honor her legacy. “I’ll have plenty of time soon to do all that,” he added. “I’m so thankful that they see that. I can see that too, but I don’t think too much about it. I’m still here for the moment, just enjoying it. “I feel grateful to be able to have that impact. I never thought I would have that impact, ever. I was just a girl trying to play tennis in an era where I could develop that impact and be a voice.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Great Britain’s Davis Cup captain Leon Smith discusses the impact Serena Williams has had on tennis Elsewhere, last year’s runner-up Leylah Fernandez, who enjoyed a superb run in New York, reached the second round with a 6-3 6-4 win over Oceane Dodin. Don’t forget to follow us at skysports.com/tennis, our Twitter account @skysportstennis & Sky Sports – on the go! Available to download now on – iPhone & iPad and Android

title: “Us Open Serena Williams Party Continues After First Round Win Over Danka Kovinic Tennis News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-19” author: “Laura Martinez”

Williams announced earlier this month that the US Open would most likely be her last tournament, ending a 27-year career that saw her go beyond tennis. But the 40-year-old is first and foremost a formidable competitor and ensured at least one more night under the lights with a 6-3 6-3 triumph, with Estonian second seed Anett Kontaveit now waiting in the wings after seeing off Jacqueline Christian 6 -3 6-0. Williams will also play doubles with sister Venus and, an enigma until the end, refused to completely close the door on further appearances. “I was pretty vague about that, right,” he said. “I’ll stay vague because you never know.” A record crowd had come to honor Williams, and the buzz grew louder as a Queen Latifah-shouting montage played of Williams’ six singles titles at Flushing Meadows. Then the woman herself came out, dressed as only she could be, in an improvised dress and shoes studded with diamonds, crystals and gold. “I think when I left, the reception was really overwhelming,” he later said. Image: Serena Williams enjoyed an emotional first round win at the US Open on Monday night “It was loud and I could feel it in my chest. It was a really good feeling. It’s a feeling I’ll never forget. That meant a lot to me.” Williams had won just one singles match since the French Open last spring, but Kovinic hasn’t been in good form either, losing her previous five matches. Nerves were very evident from both, particularly in the form of early double faults, but, with a wall of noise greeting every Williams winner, she began to give the crowd what they wanted. She was certainly moving better than she had in her loss to Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati earlier this month, and her serve and groundstrokes increased in penetration as the match wore on. The second set, while not vintage Williams, was a sign that this magnificent round may still have some way to go as she set up a clash with Kontaveit on Wednesday. In Cincinnati, Williams had walked straight off the field, avoiding the celebration planned for her, but here she was able to embrace the moment as a post-match ceremony saw her adored by Billie Jean King and Oprah Winfrey. “I feel different,” he said. “I think I was very emotional in Toronto and Cincinnati. It was very difficult. I’m not saying it’s not difficult now. It’s still extremely difficult because I really like being out there. “The more tournaments I play, the more I feel like I can belong out there. That’s a tough feeling to have, and to walk away knowing, the more you do it, the more you can shine. “But it’s time to move on to the next thing. I think it’s important because there are so many other things I want to do.” The 40-year-old has kept a low profile since announcing her decision in an essay in Vogue earlier this month, while Williams’ teammates, particularly those she directly inspired to follow in her footsteps, have lined up to honor her legacy. “I’ll have plenty of time soon to do all that,” he added. “I’m so thankful that they see that. I can see that too, but I don’t think too much about it. I’m still here for the moment, just enjoying it. “I feel grateful to be able to have that impact. I never thought I would have that impact, ever. I was just a girl trying to play tennis in an era where I could develop that impact and be a voice.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Great Britain’s Davis Cup captain Leon Smith discusses the impact Serena Williams has had on tennis Elsewhere, last year’s runner-up Leylah Fernandez, who enjoyed a superb run in New York, reached the second round with a 6-3 6-4 win over Oceane Dodin. Don’t forget to follow us at skysports.com/tennis, our Twitter account @skysportstennis & Sky Sports – on the go! Available to download now on – iPhone & iPad and Android

title: “Us Open Serena Williams Party Continues After First Round Win Over Danka Kovinic Tennis News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-13” author: “Bennie Castillo”

Williams announced earlier this month that the US Open would most likely be her last tournament, ending a 27-year career that saw her go beyond tennis. But the 40-year-old is first and foremost a formidable competitor and ensured at least one more night under the lights with a 6-3 6-3 triumph, with Estonian second seed Anett Kontaveit now waiting in the wings after seeing off Jacqueline Christian 6 -3 6-0. Williams will also play doubles with sister Venus and, an enigma until the end, refused to completely close the door on further appearances. “I was pretty vague about that, right,” he said. “I’ll stay vague because you never know.” A record crowd had come to honor Williams, and the buzz grew louder as a Queen Latifah-shouting montage played of Williams’ six singles titles at Flushing Meadows. Then the woman herself came out, dressed as only she could be, in an improvised dress and shoes studded with diamonds, crystals and gold. “I think when I left, the reception was really overwhelming,” he later said. Image: Serena Williams enjoyed an emotional first round win at the US Open on Monday night “It was loud and I could feel it in my chest. It was a really good feeling. It’s a feeling I’ll never forget. That meant a lot to me.” Williams had won just one singles match since the French Open last spring, but Kovinic hasn’t been in good form either, losing her previous five matches. Nerves were very evident from both, particularly in the form of early double faults, but, with a wall of noise greeting every Williams winner, she began to give the crowd what they wanted. She was certainly moving better than she had in her loss to Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati earlier this month, and her serve and groundstrokes increased in penetration as the match wore on. The second set, while not vintage Williams, was a sign that this magnificent round may still have some way to go as she set up a clash with Kontaveit on Wednesday. In Cincinnati, Williams had walked straight off the field, avoiding the celebration planned for her, but here she was able to embrace the moment as a post-match ceremony saw her adored by Billie Jean King and Oprah Winfrey. “I feel different,” he said. “I think I was very emotional in Toronto and Cincinnati. It was very difficult. I’m not saying it’s not difficult now. It’s still extremely difficult because I really like being out there. “The more tournaments I play, the more I feel like I can belong out there. That’s a tough feeling to have, and to walk away knowing, the more you do it, the more you can shine. “But it’s time to move on to the next thing. I think it’s important because there are so many other things I want to do.” The 40-year-old has kept a low profile since announcing her decision in an essay in Vogue earlier this month, while Williams’ teammates, particularly those she directly inspired to follow in her footsteps, have lined up to honor her legacy. “I’ll have plenty of time soon to do all that,” he added. “I’m so thankful that they see that. I can see that too, but I don’t think too much about it. I’m still here for the moment, just enjoying it. “I feel grateful to be able to have that impact. I never thought I would have that impact, ever. I was just a girl trying to play tennis in an era where I could develop that impact and be a voice.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Great Britain’s Davis Cup captain Leon Smith discusses the impact Serena Williams has had on tennis Elsewhere, last year’s runner-up Leylah Fernandez, who enjoyed a superb run in New York, reached the second round with a 6-3 6-4 win over Oceane Dodin. Don’t forget to follow us at skysports.com/tennis, our Twitter account @skysportstennis & Sky Sports – on the go! Available to download now on – iPhone & iPad and Android

title: “Us Open Serena Williams Party Continues After First Round Win Over Danka Kovinic Tennis News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-20” author: “Nathan Kirkendall”

Williams announced earlier this month that the US Open would most likely be her last tournament, ending a 27-year career that saw her go beyond tennis. But the 40-year-old is first and foremost a formidable competitor and ensured at least one more night under the lights with a 6-3 6-3 triumph, with Estonian second seed Anett Kontaveit now waiting in the wings after seeing off Jacqueline Christian 6 -3 6-0. Williams will also play doubles with sister Venus and, an enigma until the end, refused to completely close the door on further appearances. “I was pretty vague about that, right,” he said. “I’ll stay vague because you never know.” A record crowd had come to honor Williams, and the buzz grew louder as a Queen Latifah-shouting montage played of Williams’ six singles titles at Flushing Meadows. Then the woman herself came out, dressed as only she could be, in an improvised dress and shoes studded with diamonds, crystals and gold. “I think when I left, the reception was really overwhelming,” he later said. Image: Serena Williams enjoyed an emotional first round win at the US Open on Monday night “It was loud and I could feel it in my chest. It was a really good feeling. It’s a feeling I’ll never forget. That meant a lot to me.” Williams had won just one singles match since the French Open last spring, but Kovinic hasn’t been in good form either, losing her previous five matches. Nerves were very evident from both, particularly in the form of early double faults, but, with a wall of noise greeting every Williams winner, she began to give the crowd what they wanted. She was certainly moving better than she had in her loss to Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati earlier this month, and her serve and groundstrokes increased in penetration as the match wore on. The second set, while not vintage Williams, was a sign that this magnificent round may still have some way to go as she set up a clash with Kontaveit on Wednesday. In Cincinnati, Williams had walked straight off the field, avoiding the celebration planned for her, but here she was able to embrace the moment as a post-match ceremony saw her adored by Billie Jean King and Oprah Winfrey. “I feel different,” he said. “I think I was very emotional in Toronto and Cincinnati. It was very difficult. I’m not saying it’s not difficult now. It’s still extremely difficult because I really like being out there. “The more tournaments I play, the more I feel like I can belong out there. That’s a tough feeling to have, and to walk away knowing, the more you do it, the more you can shine. “But it’s time to move on to the next thing. I think it’s important because there are so many other things I want to do.” The 40-year-old has kept a low profile since announcing her decision in an essay in Vogue earlier this month, while Williams’ teammates, particularly those she directly inspired to follow in her footsteps, have lined up to honor her legacy. “I’ll have plenty of time soon to do all that,” he added. “I’m so thankful that they see that. I can see that too, but I don’t think too much about it. I’m still here for the moment, just enjoying it. “I feel grateful to be able to have that impact. I never thought I would have that impact, ever. I was just a girl trying to play tennis in an era where I could develop that impact and be a voice.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Great Britain’s Davis Cup captain Leon Smith discusses the impact Serena Williams has had on tennis Elsewhere, last year’s runner-up Leylah Fernandez, who enjoyed a superb run in New York, reached the second round with a 6-3 6-4 win over Oceane Dodin. Don’t forget to follow us at skysports.com/tennis, our Twitter account @skysportstennis & Sky Sports – on the go! Available to download now on – iPhone & iPad and Android