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Serena Williams Puts On Triumphant Opening to Her Farewell Tour

The six-time U.S. champion won in straight sets against 27-year-old Montenegro native Danka Koviniu0107, but what should we expect of her over the next couple weeks?

Serena Williams still has at least one match left in her professional tennis career. After previously announcing the 2022 U.S. Open would be her last tournament, the 23-time major champion dispatched of 27-year-old Montenegro native Danka Koviniu0107 in straight sets, 6–3, 6–3, on Monday night. Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim and Chris Almeida discuss how Williams played in what could have been her swan song and what the expectations for her should be going forward.