Coverage dated August 28, 2022 to August 30, 2022

US Open: Serena Williams advances after beating No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit

Headline from Fox10 Phoenix, on the newest of 2 developments

Serena Williams has eliminated No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 in the U.S. Open’s second round to ensure that the 23-time Grand Slam champion will play at least one more singles match.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Serena Williams wins first-round match at U.S. Open, extending what could be the last tournament of her career

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Newest

    US Open: Serena Williams advances after beating No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit

    Headline from Fox10 Phoenix ·

Reports & sources

84 articles, oldest first.

  1. Kokomo Tribune

    Serena Williams not done yet; wins 1st match at US Open (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Serena Williams has won her match in the first round of the U.S. Open. Williams beat Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3 under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Williams is a

  2. CBS News

    All eyes on Serena Williams as US Open kicks off at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Williams is playing in the women's singles Monday, then joining her sister on the court for doubles Wednesday.

  3. FOX 5 New York

    Serena Williams is the center of attention at the U.S. Open as her career nears an end (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Fans came to the U.S. Open on Monday from far and wide for Serena — no last name required, befitting someone as much an icon as superstar athlete — eager to see her play or, if not lucky enough to hold the right ticket, hoping for an autograph.

  4. Tucson

    AP PHOTOS: Serena Williams, the athlete and cultural icon (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams begins what might be her final tournament Monday at the U.S. Open. The 40-year-old announced this month that she plans to turn

  5. CBS News

    Serena Williams center of attention at U.S. Open (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    "Once Serena announced she would play the U.S. Open, we sold out in a nanosecond for Monday night and Tuesday night," said tournament director Stacey Allaster.

  6. Delaware Public Media

    Serena Williams wins her first match of her last U.S. Open (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The transcendent star of women's tennis delays her farewell after defeating Danka Kovinic Monday night in her opening match of the U.S. Open.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    Serena Williams set to retire following US Open | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    At the US Open more than 20 years ago, Serena Williams won her first ever major title. She eventually made the record books, with 23 major titles. Now, Williams is set to end her tennis career at the very tournament where her singles success began.

  8. Delaware Public Media

    Fans react to what might be Serena Williams' final U.S. Open (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    As the U.S. Open began Monday in New York, tennis fans tuned into what could be Serena Williams' final matches. The tennis icon hinted she might retire after this year's tournament.

  9. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Spotlight on Serena as U. S. Open play begins (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    NEW YORK -- Thanks to Serena Williams, this U.S. Open will be like none other.

  10. CBS News

    Serena Williams wins first-round match at U.S. Open, extending what could be the last tournament of her career (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Serena Williams has won her match in the first round of the U.S. Open.

  11. France 24

    Serena wins US Open first round on emotional night (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    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.

  12. Fox5 Atlanta

    US Open 2022: Serena Williams wins 1st-round match against Danka Kovinic (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    Serena Williams has won her match in the first round of the U.S. Open. Williams beat Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3 under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

  13. WTHR Indianapolis

    Serena Williams wins first round of US Open in what could be last tournament (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    WTHR Indianapolis's feed description

    Fans came to the U.S. Open far and wide for Williams for her expected last U.S. Open.

  14. KVUE

    Serena Williams center of attention at US Open as end nears (opens KVUE)

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    KVUE's feed description

    It's likely to be Williams' final U.S. Open, after she wrote an essay in Vogue earlier this month announcing she plans to retire from her playing days.

  15. Concord Monitor

    Williams has indicated this U.S. Open will be the last event of her playing career (opens Concord Monitor)

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    Concord Monitor's feed description

    NEW YORK — They came to the U.S. Open on Monday from far and wide for Serena — no last name required, befitting someone as much an icon as superstar athlete — eager to see her play or, if not lucky enough to hold the right ticket, hoping for an...

  16. Kokomo Tribune

    Serena Williams wins first-round match at U.S. Open to extend what could be last tournament of her career (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Serena Williams wins first-round match at U.S. Open to extend what could be last tournament of her career.

  17. Fox News

    US Open 2022: Serena Williams gains support from Hugh Jackman, Bill Clinton and more in star-studded match (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Celebrities ranging from Hugh Jackman to Anna Wintour cheered on tennis superstar Serena Williams at the U.S. Open at Billie Jean King National Tennis Court.

  18. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Serena Williams not done yet; wins first match at U.S. Open (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    In her first match at what is expected to be the last U.S. Open of her remarkable playing career, Williams overcame a shaky start to overpower Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3 amid an atmosphere more akin to a festival than a farewell.

  19. New York Times

    U.S. Open: Serena Williams Highlights Round 1 With a Win (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Williams kicked off her farewell tour at Flushing Meadows by beating Danka Kovinic of Montenegro, 6-3, 6-3. She will face Anett Kontaveit of Estonia, the No. 2 seed, in the second round.

  20. Newsweek

    When is Serena Williams next playing at U.S. Open? (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Following her first round victory, Williams said: "I was really pumped. I was like, 'Yes, I got this.'"

  21. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Serena Williams center of attention at U.S. Open as end nears (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    They came to the U.S. Open on Monday from far and wide for Serena — no last name required, befitting someone as much an icon as superstar athlete.

  22. Tucson

    Serena beats No. 2 seed Kontaveit at US Open to reach 3rd Rd (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    Serena Williams has eliminated No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 in the U.S. Open’s second round to ensure that the 23-time Grand Slam champion will play at

  23. Fox10 Phoenix

    US Open: Serena Williams advances after beating No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    Serena Williams has eliminated No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 in the U.S. Open’s second round to ensure that the 23-time Grand Slam champion will play at least one more singles match.

  24. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    US Open: Serena Williams faces 2nd seed Anett Kontaveit (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    For as long as Serena Williams remains in the U.S. Open bracket, one overwhelming question hangs over the tournament: Could this be the last chance to watch her play?

  25. Valdosta Daily Times

    Serena wins again at US Open, beating No. 2 seed Kontaveit (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    Valdosta Daily Times's feed description

    Serena Williams has eliminated No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 in the U.S. Open’s second round to ensure that the 23-time Grand Slam champion will play at

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