Serena Williams swept into the US Open second round on Monday on an emotional night in New York in what is expected to be the 23-time Grand Slam title winner's final tournament.

US Open: Serena Williams starts farewell campaign with win over Danka Kovinic

Serena Williams is set to play her last Grand Slam event when she enters the court in the US Open 2022 edition on Monday (August 30). Having revealed last month that the countdown to her retirement has begun, Serena will kickoff her campaign in the women's singles by facing Montenegrin and World number 80 Danka Kavinic in her opening round.

Serena Williams vs Danka Kovinic live streaming: When and Where to Watch US Open 2022 R1 clash in India?

Rafael Nadal will begin his quest for his 5th US Open title when he faces Australia's Ricky Hijikata in his opening round clash on Wednesday (August 31). Nadal has won the US Open in 2010, 2013, 2017, and 2019.

Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata live streaming: When and Where to Watch US Open 2022 R1 match in India?

Andy Murray powered into the second round of the U.S. Open with a comfortable 7-5 6-3 6-3 win over Argentine Francisco Cerundolo on Monday, as the former world number one rolled back the years at the scene of his first Grand Slam triumph a decade ago.

Andy Murray downs error-prone Francisco Cerundolo to reach US Open second round

Daniil Medevedev launched the defence of his US Open crown on Monday with a straight sets victory over lowly ranked American Stefan Kozlov. World number one Medvedev, bidding to become the first man to successfully defend the US Open since Roger Federer in 2008, eased into the second round with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 win in 2hrs 1min.

US Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev storms into second round with easy win over Stefan Kozlov

Tomorrow is the first day of the last grand slam of the year. The prestigious US Open and its iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium will host one of the greatest athletes to ever grace the game.

Serena Williams: A flawed genius but a perfectly humane human

While Serena Williams will most certainly be remembered for her successful stint on the tennis court, she has frequently transcended the sport to make a name for herself in the realm of pop culture.

Top 5 times Serena Williams transcended tennis to feature in pop culture

Serena Williams and older sister Venus have accepted a doubles wildcard for the U.S. Open, tournament organisers said on Saturday. The Williams sisters are two-times doubles champions at season's final major, having triumphed together in 1999 and 2009.

Serena and Venus Williams get US Open doubles wild-card entry

Montenegro's Danka Kovinic will find herself in an unfamiliar place in the tennis spotlight on the sport's biggest stage on Monday playing the part of potential party pooper at Serena Williams's U.

Danka Kovinic who? Unknown from Montenegro prepares to send Serena Williams into retirement

World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev recently offered his take on the impact that Serena Williams has left on the sport of tennis. He recalled how Williams was a household name at the time he started getting into the sport of tennis at the age of 6.

'She has this legendary energy'- Daniil Medvedev believes Serena Williams will be talked about after 100 years

Former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has found himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons again. Dropping a bombshell, Djokovic revealed in a recent post on Twitter that he was pulling out of the US Open and offered his fans some insight into the decision.

Moderna comes under fire after Novak Djokovic withdraws from US Open due to Covid protocol

Women's tennis icon Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian recently offered fans some insight into the time she went into a French Open match with merely 30 minutes of sleep after having cared for their daughter Olympia throughout the night before the fateful match.

‘Mama bear mode’- Serena Williams’ husband recalls how she cared for her daughter ahead of 2018 French Open

In a shocking update that has left fans heartbroken, the former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic recently revealed that he will not be competing in the forthcoming US Open.

'Unable to travel to New York'- Novak Djokovic drops bombshell, pulls out of US Open

Three-time Grand Slam champion and former World No.2 Angelique Kerber on Wednesday announced that she is pregnant and will miss this season`s last Grand Slam US Open.

Former World No.1 Angelique Kerber announces pregnancy, withdraws from US Open

In her own way, Serena Williams hinted at her possible retirement in a Vogue article in early August. While there are speculations regarding the forthcoming US Open 2022 edition being Serena's last Grand Slam appearance, her message was clear to the tennis world that the superstar is set to call it quits post the showpiece event, which commences on August 29.

'There will be.....': Tennis great Martina Navratilova on Serena Williams' fate at US Open

Tennis icon John McEnroe recently rallied behind Novak Djokovic, saying that the move to prevent Novak Djokovic from competing in the upcoming US Open due to his COVID-19 vaccination status is a joke.

'It's a joke'- John McEnroe slams authorities for barring Novak Djokovic from competing in US Open 2022

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza shocked the tennis fraternity by claiming that the 2022 season will be her last as she plans to retire. However, the 35-year-old has now indicated that she might tweak her retirement plans after withdrawing from the forthcoming US Open 2022 edition, starting from August 29.

Indian star Sania Mirza opts out of US Open, reveals it might tweak her retirement plans

A local breakfast staple will be on the menu when Emma Raducanu returns to New York next week to begin preparations for defending her US Open title. The London teenager who won the Grand Slam from a qualifying start without dropping a set has her mind set on scratching a particular non-tennis itch.

'Looking forward to it' - Emma Raducanu determined to defend her US Open title

Rafael Nadal made his way back to the Western & Southern Open for the first time in five years and, with his short stint in the tournament, he reminded fans why waiting for the 2013 champion's return for so long was time well spent.

'I need to move forward'- Rafael Nadal trains his aim at US Open following loss against Borna Coric

Just few weeks before the commencement of the US Open 2022 edition, which will be the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, there is good news for Novak Djokovic and his ardent fans.

US Open: Big boost to Novak Djokovic's participation after USA confirms changes to COVID norms

Germany's world number two Alexander Zverev says he is facing a battle to be fit for the US Open following surgery on torn ankle ligaments at the French Open. Zverev only returned to the practice court last Sunday after the injury he suffered during his semi-final against Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros in June.

‘I’m going to try’- Alexander Zverev hopes to recover in time to compete at US Open 2022

The defending US Open champion Emma Raducanu recently credited consensus G.O.A.T. Serena Williams for changing the game of tennis on its head. Raducanu, who most recently suffered a loss at the hands of Camila Giorgi at the Canadian Open, admitted that the women's tennis landscape lacked dominant forces like Williams.

'Definitely changed the game'- Emma Raducanu sheds light on Serena Williams' impact on tennis

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from her opening match at the WTA Toronto Masters on Tuesday due to lower back pain. With the US Open rapidly approaching, this has raised injury concerns.

Tennis: Osaka retires with back pain, Giorgi downs Raducanu in Toronto

Thinking too much about the elusive 24th Grand Slam title to equal Margaret Court`s record did not help Serena Williams` quest, the American great admits as she prepares to hang up her racket after a sparkling career.

Thinking too much about 24th Grand Slam didn't help, admits superstar Serena Williams

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