Serena Williams plays in her final U.S. Open ahead of retirement, beginning Monday against Danka Kovinic on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Flushing.

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Serena Williams during her first round match against Danka Kovinc at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Monday Aug. 29, 2022

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Serena Williams looks for a serve from Danka Kovinic during her tennis match on Day One of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

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Serena Williams reacts after she won her match against Danka Kovinic on Day One of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

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Serena Williams reacts after she won her match against Danka Kovinic on Day One of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

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Serena Williams serves to Danka Kovinic during her tennis match on Day One of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

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Serena Williams reacts after she won her match against Danka Kovinic on Day One of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

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Serena Williams reacts after she won her match against Danka Kovinic on Day One of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

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Fans hold a sign during the match between Serena Williams and Danka Kovinic on Day One of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

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Serena Williams returns to Danka Kovinic during her tennis match on Day One of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

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Serena Williams reacts after hitting a poor shot while playing her first US Open match against Danka Kovinc at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Saturday Aug. 29, 2022

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Serena Williams returns to Danka Kovinic during her tennis match on Day One of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

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Serena Williams returns to Danka Kovinic during her tennis match on Day One of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

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Serena Williams hitting a volley while playing her first US Open match against Danka Kovinc at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Saturday Aug. 29, 2022

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Serena Williams serving while playing her first US Open match against Danka Kovinc at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Saturday Aug. 29, 2022

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Serena Williams during her first round match against Danka Kovinc at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Monday Aug. 29, 2022

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Danka Kovinc hitting forehand against Serena Williams in the first round of the US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Saturday Aug. 29, 2022

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The crowd to their feet while Serena Williams play her first round match against Danka Kovinc at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Monday Aug. 29, 2022

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Serena Williams during her first round match against Danka Kovinc at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Monday Aug. 29, 2022

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Serena Williams during her first round match against Danka Kovinc at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Monday Aug. 29, 2022

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Serena Williams, of the United States, arrives to play Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in New York.

2022 US Open - Day 1

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Serena Williams of the United States and Danika Kovinic of Montenegro pose for a picture prior to their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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Serena Williams, of the United States, warms up before playing against Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in New York.

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Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro arrives to play Serena Williams, of the United States, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in New York.

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