Serena Williams recently announced in a Vogue cover story that she is planning to hang up her boots in the near future – many believe that the 2022 US Open could be her last dance.
Fans are emotionally invested in all of her matches since she made her intentions regarding retirement clear. They feel that each match that the legendary player plays could be her last.
Many felt the same when Serena Williams laced her boots and entered the historic Arthur Ashe Stadium to play her first-round match of the US Open 2022 against Danka Kovinic. However, the 23-time Grand Slam champion won her match with relative ease.
The 40-year-old received praise from various quarters. Basketball legend LeBron James tweeted his support for fellow American Williams as he wrote:
“Keep that serve going 🐐!!!! @serenawilliams
#USOpen2022″
Both athletes are considered by many as GOATs in their respective sports. They have entertained fans for decades and are continuing to do so in the twilight of their careers.
Serena Williams managed to defeat Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic in the first round but things get drastically tougher from hereon. In the second round, the 6-time US Open champion takes on World No. 2 Anett Kontaveit.
The margin of error will be much lesser for the veteran as she faces the Estonian Anett Kontaveit who has won a title and reached two other finals this year.
The 26-year-old began her campaign with a thumping win against the Romanian Jaqueline Cristian. Anett Kontaveit vs Serena Williams promises to be a mouth-watering clash you would certainly not want to miss.
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