Sights from Serena Williams’ first match at the 2022 US Open

Taylor Knight

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Aug 30, 2022

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Serena Williams poses for a photo with family and friends following her victory against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro during the Women’s Singles First Round on Day One of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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Williams is surrounded by fans after her match against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro during the Women’s Singles First Round on Day One of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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Williams embraces her husband and daughter after winning in the first round of the US Open.

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Serena Williamsshakes hands with Danka Kovinic of Montenegro after her win during the Women’s Singles First Round on Day One of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2022.

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Serena Williams won her first round match against Danika Kovinic.

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Williams returns a shot against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro during the Women’s Singles First Round on Day One of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2022.

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Serena Williams’s daughter Olympia and husband Alexis Ohanian take pictures and cheer.

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Fans of the tennis legend wore matching shirts to honor her legacy.

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Williams played against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro.

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“The Greatest” returns a shot to Danka Kovinic during the first round of the US Open tennis championships.

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Former President Bill Clinton made an appearance at the US Open.

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Filmmaker Spike Lee got a closer look at the intense match after he participated in the coin toss.

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Lindsey Vonn looks on during the Women’s Singles First Round match.

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