US Open 2022 Day 1: Order of play and schedule - When are Serena Williams, Andy Murray and Nick Kyrgios playing?

A thrilling schedule sees Serena Williams, Daniil Medvedev and Nick Kyrgios headline the first day of the US Open on Monday. Williams is in action against Danka Kovinic in her farewell tournament, reigning champion Medvedev makes his highly anticipated return to Grand Slam action versus Stefan Kozlov, and Kyrgios faces an intriguing showdown with doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis. Ad Elsewhere, Britain's Andy Murray takes to Louis Armstrong Stadium to face 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo and women’s seventh seed Simona Halep will follow that with a match versus a yet-to-be-announced qualifier.

US OpenUS Open questions: Will Raducanu shine again? Will Medvedev repeat?14 HOURS AGO Coco Gauff will also take on a qualifier after Medvedev’s match on Arthur Ashe, as does third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. Jack Draper is another Brit featuring on the opening day and he will take on Emil Ruusuvuori. Women’s champion Emma Raducanu begins her title defence in Tuesday's night session against French player Alize Cornet.

TOP MATCH I — SERENA WILLIAMS V DANKA KOVINIC The last dance? Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam winner, returns to her home country to play in what could be her final tournament, or even final match. The 40-year-old has barely played in the last year and while she concedes the US Open will probably be her last tournament, she isn't keen on saying the dreaded R-word just yet. She was beaten in the first round of Wimbledon, and will look to avoid the same fate when she comes up against Danka Kovinic at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.