Serena Williams begins US Open with a convincing singles win

By Steve Almasy, CNN

Updated 0514 GMT (1314 HKT) August 30, 2022

Photos: Serena Williams' final actSerena Williams celebrates a point during her first-round match at the US Open on Monday, August 29. She defeated Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3.Hide Caption1 of 19Photos: Serena Williams' final actFans at Arthur Ashe Stadium hold up signs showing their love for Williams after the match.Hide Caption2 of 19Photos: Serena Williams' final actTennis icon Billie Jean King congratulates Williams after the match. King also spoke during a post-ceremony recognizing Williams and her tremendous career.Hide Caption3 of 19Photos: Serena Williams' final actWilliams celebrates after winning match point on Monday.Hide Caption4 of 19Photos: Serena Williams' final actThe crowd was firmly in Williams' corner on Monday, cheering every point she won.Hide Caption5 of 19Photos: Serena Williams' final actWilliams reacts during the match on Monday.Hide Caption6 of 19Photos: Serena Williams' final actFans outside the stadium watch the Williams match on a video screen Monday.Hide Caption7 of 19Photos: Serena Williams' final actWilliams returns a shot on Monday. It was just her second win since her return to the sport in June. She had missed a year through injury.Hide Caption8 of 19Photos: Serena Williams' final actFans cheer for Williams during Monday's match.Hide Caption9 of 19Photos: Serena Williams' final actWilliams' daughter, Olympia, takes a picture before her mom's match on Monday.Hide Caption10 of 19Photos: Serena Williams' final actWilliams serves during Monday's match.Hide Caption11 of 19Photos: Serena Williams' final actWilliams and Kovinic pose for photos before playing Monday. Kovinic, a 27-year-old from Montenegro, is ranked 80th in the