Serena Williams defeated Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of US Open 2022
Serena Williams gave herself at least one more game in New York thanks to a two-set win over Danka Kovinic. The US Open crowd gave a beautiful tribute to the legend, turning up in record numbers. The organizers at the Flushing Meadows also paid tribute to her and created a choreography in her honour.
“We love Serena” is the message that appeared at the end of the challenge and seen by the American during the post-race interview. The Arthur Ashe Stadium supported the winner of 23 Grand Slam titles during the match and will experience an important battle between her and Estonian Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday 31 August.
It was not just the crowd inside the stadium who were roaring for Serena but millions of fans across the world as well including the passengers of a flight – as visible in a picture that has gone viral on the internet.
The picture of fans watching Serena play together on a flight has gone viral in no time and fans absolutely love it. Let us look at some reactions.
“This gives me chills. She’s the goat”, wrote a fan, reflecting the way how most of us felt seeing the picture.
“Flying over and watching greatness. Well done G.O.A.T. love it!”, read another tweet.
“Like this is why she’s actually mother. Who else could do this… especially for a sport outside the big four (baseball football Hockey and basketball)”, tweeted another fan.
“keep talking about how women don’t draw crowds when people be streaming her match on an airplane”, wrote another fan.
“This is what @serenawilliams has done for the game of tennis! Wow! #GOAT @usopen”, read another tweet.
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