Serena Williams will be looking to end her career in a big way at the US Open as the 23-time Grand Slam champion is knocked out at Flushing Meadows.
Williams, who has also entered doubles with his sister Venus, is on his first day of playing in New York after confirming in early August his intention to “evolve” away from tennis.
An unexpected farewell win would lift 40-year-old Margaret Court to 24 Grand Slam titles, but she faces stiff competition in the crowded women’s draw that includes defending champion Emma Radocano and French Open winner. .
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the US Open.
When does the US Open start?
The US Open main draw begins on Monday, August 29. The tournament will last for two weeks. The women’s singles final will take place on Saturday 10 September, and the men’s singles final on Sunday 11 September.
What TV channel do you show in the UK?
The US Open will be shown live on Amazon Prime in the UK, with all matches from the tournament available to stream on Prime Video, available on smart TVs and the Prime Video app, as well as online. If you’re not an Amazon Prime Video subscriber, go ahead A 30-day free trial is here.
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What time is the match between Serena Williams and Danka Kovinic?
Serena Williams begins her farewell with a first-round meeting with Danka Kovinic of Montenegro. The duo are expected to begin the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium from midnight GMT (7pm EST).
What is the full order of play on the first day of the competition?
| Arthur Ashe Stadium | Louis Armstrong Stadium: |
| Today’s session starts at 5 PM GMT (12 PM EST) | Today’s session starts at 4 PM GMT (11 AM ET) |
| Daniel Medvedev (Russia) [1] x Stefan Kozlov (USA) | Francisco Cerondolo (ERG) [24] x Andy Murray (Great Britain) |
| Liulia Gangin (France) – Coco Joffe (USA) [12] | Simona Halep (rum) [7] – Daria Snegur (UK). |
| Madison Keys (USA) [20] Diana Estrimska (UK). | |
| Evening session starts at 00:00 GMT on Tuesday | Evening session starts at 00:00 GMT on Tuesday |
| Danka Kovinich (I) in Serena Williams (USA) | Stefanos Tsitsipas (Grey) [4] vs. Daniel Elahi Jalan (Colonel) |
| Nick Kyrgios (Australia) [23] – Tanassi Kokinakis (Australia) | Laila Fernandez (Canada) [14] in Oceane Dodin (Fra) |
What are the opportunities?
winner
Switzerland – 3/1
Halep – 07/01
Rybaquina – 1/11
Hollow – 1/12
Osaka – 1/14
Raducano 1/16
Andreescu – 1/20
Pergola – 1/20
Jaber – 1/22
Fernandez – 1/33
Williams – 40/1
men’s winner
Medvedev – 09/04
Nadal – 05/01
Alcaraz – 7/2
Kyrgios – 07/01
Cyprus – 14/1
Auger Alyssum – 1/20
Fritz – 1/25
Nori – 40/1
Murray – 50/1
Who are the main seeds?
female drawing
1. All Swiss
2. Annette Kontaveit
3. Maria Scary
4. Paula Bossa
5. Our Jaber
6. Arina Sabalenka
7. Simona Halep
8. Jessica Pegula
9. Garbiñe Muguruza
10. Daria Kasatkina
11. Emma Radokano
12. Coco Guff
13. Belinda Bencic
14. Laila Fernandez
15. Beatrice Haddad is with you
16. Jelena Ostapenko
male drawing
1. Daniel Medvedev
2. Rafael Nadal
3. Carlos Alcaraz
4. Stefanos Tsitsipas
5. Casper Road
6 Felix Auger-Aliassime
7 Cameron Norrie
8. Hubert Hurkacz
9. Andrey Rublev
10. Taylor Fritz
11. Yannick Sener
12. Pablo Carreno Busta
13. Matteo Berrettini
14. Diego Schwartzman
15. Navy Selic
16. Roberto Bautista Agut
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