Documenting Serena Williams: The timeless moments that defined her legendary career
For Serena Williams, her very essence can be summed up in nine short words: “expecting the best from myself and proving people wrong.”
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'Amazing for Serena' - Reaction to 'unbelievable' Williams victory over Danka Kovinic and 'party' at US Open
Eurosport's tennis experts have been reacting to the incredible celebration of Serena Williams' career and her first-round victory over Danka Kovinic at the US Open. Williams won through to the second round at Flushing Meadows after a 6-3 6-3 win over Montenegro’s Kovinic on an emotional night in her farewell tournament. Ad The packed and noisy crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium could have witnessed Williams’ last ever singles match as a professional, but instead, the 23-time Grand Slam champion delivered when it mattered to keep her tournament going.
US Open 2022: 'You never know' - Serena Williams hints at retirement U-turn after New York crowd reaction
Serena Williams has joked that the «overwhelming» reception she received during her US Open first-round victory over Danka Kovinic could prompt her into a possible change of heart over her impending retirement. The 23-time Grand Slam winner looks set to call time on a glittering career following this year’s tournament after revealing recently that she plans to ‘evolve away’ from tennis. Ad However, following her 6-3 6-3 win over the Montenegro player in front of a loud and passionate crowd inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 40-year-old hinted at a possible U-turn.
Big praise indeed as Montenegro impresses WTCR star Girolami
Néstor Girolami has tipped Ignacio Montenegro for big things after they came close to winning the TCR South America endurance race at Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo in their native Argentina last weekend. Montenegro was at the wheel of their Honda Civic Type R TCR and on course for victory when an overheating issue struck.
Serena Williams gets US Open farewell off to the perfect start with a confident win over Danka Kovinic
Serena Williams is into the second round of the US Open after a 6-3 6-3 win over Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic on an emotional night in her farewell tournament. After striding out on court in a diamond-encrusted outfit, the star-studded crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium could have witnessed Williams’ last ever match as a professional, but instead the 23-time Grand Slam champion put in arguably her best performance in 2022. Ad The six-time US Open champion now owns a 21-0 record in US Open first-round matches and has not dropped a set at the first round stage of the tournament since 2001.
Relationship with tennis will continue after retirement, says Williams
NEW YORK : Serena Williams is leaving tennis but her love affair with the sport will continue assured the 23-times Grand Slam winner on Monday, after reaching the second round of the U.S. Open which could be her competitive swan song.
Serena Williams delays retirement with win on electrifying opening night at US Open
Serena Williams delayed her farewell to tennis on an electrifying opening night at the US Open on Monday as the sporting icon battled to victory in front of a star-studded crowd.