'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'You never know' — Serena hints at retirement U-turn after New York crowd reaction2 HOURS AGO The six-time US Open champion now boasts a 21-0 record in first-round matches in New York and has not dropped a set at the first round stage of the tournament since 2001. That will come under threat against second seed Anett Kontaveit, who she faces next. Wilander and Corretja gave their immediate reactions to the «unbelievable» occasion and a performance from Williams that was extremely impressive given the circumstances.

«Unbelievable — I'm so impressed by her ability to turn what could have been her final match and all the celebrations into 'I believe I have a chance to win here',» Wilander said. «I can't imagine how you can have such a quiet mind to be so settled and calm and think about another tennis match. I was very impressed with her match.

»Serena is using her platform perfectly with all she does, and I'm very proud to be a former tennis pro in these times. «She was loose out there, and I haven't seen her loose on a tennis court for a long time. That means the nerves were under control.