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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.

US Open: Harriet Dart shocks world No. 9 Daria Kasatkina in three sets to produce biggest win of her career

Harriet Dart is into the second round of the US Open after beating in-form Daria Kasatkina 7-6(8) 1-6 6-3. It is the world No. 88’s first win against a top 10 player in her career.

US Open 2022 Day 2: Order of play and schedule - When are Emma Raducanu, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz playing?

Emma Raducanu gets her title defence under way on day two of the US Open while Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz begin their quests for glory. Raducanu comes into Flushing Meadows as the 11th seed after an inconsistent season, but the 19-year-old will be hoping to rediscover her best form as she returns to the scene of her sensational triumph last year. Ad She faces Alize Cornet of France, while top seed Iga Swiatek begins her campaign against Italy’s Jasmine Paolini.

Cristiano Ronaldo loan moves among final options with Victor Osimhen to Man Utd transfer unlikely – Paper Round

Ron loan? With deadline day on September 1 Cristiano Ronaldo has very few remaining options this window, the Independent reports, but the prospect of the forward moving to Napoli and Victor Osimhen heading in the other direction is unlikely. On Monday Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti suggested a €100m bid for Osimhen would be too good to turn down, but United are not set to move for the Nigerian before the transfer window closes.

Antoine Griezmann goal gives Atletico Madrid narrow win over Valencia, who have signed Edinson Cavani

Atletico Madrid got back to winning ways in La Liga as Diego Simeone’s side edged out Valencia 1-0 in an entertaining contest at Mestalla. Prior to the game kicking off, Valencia announced the signing of Edinson Cavani on a two-year deal, and the striker was in the stands to see his new side in action for the first time. Ad Alvaro Morata almost got Atletico Madrid off to the perfect start within four minutes, but his long-range effort which found the top corner was ruled out for offside.

'This dress is so bad!' - Bianca Andreescu pleads to change Nike outfit during US Open win over Harmony Tan

Bianca Andreescu pleaded to change her outfit during her US Open first-round match against Harmony Tan, seemingly unhappy with the design provided by Nike. Andreescu rallied to produce a 6-0 3-6 6-1 win over Tan, but she was having problems early on with her dress and looked to change it, hoping it would not count as a bathroom break. Ad “Can this not count as one of my changeovers because, I mean, it’s not my fault, it’s Nike’s fault.

Antonio Conte says he needs two more transfer windows to turn Tottenham into Premier League title contenders

Antonio Conte believes he needs at least two more transfer windows to turn Tottenham into Premier League title contenders. Spurs have made a strong start to the season, taking 10 points from a possible 12 on offer. Ad They have made several signings over the summer, including Richarlison, who provided an assist in the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Yves Bissouma and Ivan Perisic.

US Open: Coco Gauff breezes past Leolia Jeanjean into second round after dominant straight-sets win

Coco Gauff’s bid to win a maiden Grand Slam title on home turf got off to a comfortable start as the American beat French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean in straight sets in the US Open first round. The 19-year-old ground down her opponent with powerful hitting, racking up 33 winners in a 6-2 6-3 victory that lasted one hour, 19 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Ad The 12th seed, who has never gone further than the third round before in New York, will face Romania's Elena Gabriela Ruse or Daria Saville of Australia next.

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Serena Williams gets US Open farewell off to the perfect start with a confident win over Danka Kovinic

US Open: Harriet Dart shocks world No. 9 Daria Kasatkina in three sets to produce biggest win of her career

US Open 2022 Day 2: Order of play and schedule - When are Emma Raducanu, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz playing?

Cristiano Ronaldo loan moves among final options with Victor Osimhen to Man Utd transfer unlikely – Paper Round

Antoine Griezmann goal gives Atletico Madrid narrow win over Valencia, who have signed Edinson Cavani

'This dress is so bad!' - Bianca Andreescu pleads to change Nike outfit during US Open win over Harmony Tan

Antonio Conte says he needs two more transfer windows to turn Tottenham into Premier League title contenders

US Open: Coco Gauff breezes past Leolia Jeanjean into second round after dominant straight-sets win