The beat goes on for Serena Williams.
In what is expected to be her final tennis tournament, the legend refuses to leave early. Williams pulled off an upset of world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit in the second round, and now the picture of her road to the US Open singles final looks more clear with the highest-ranked player on her side of the bracket eliminated.
That doesn’t mean the road will be easy. Williams will face No. 46-ranked Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the 2022 US Open on Friday night.
Tomljanovic had to work in her last match, falling 6-1 in the first set to Evgeniya Rodina before winning the next two sets 6-2 and 7-5. She swept her first-round opponent, Karolina Muchova, in straight sets 7-5, 6-1.
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The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from the third-round match between Williams and Tomljanovic. Follow for complete results from Friday’s action.
Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanovic
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Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanovic live updates, highlights from US Open 2022
(All times Eastern)
Updates will begin closer to the start of the match, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
How to watch Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanovic
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+ | fuboTV
ESPN will carry the match between Serena Williams and Ajla Tonljanovic. Viewers can also find the match on ESPN+ and fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
What time does Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanovic start?
Serena Williams’ match against Ajla Tomljanovic will start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 2.
The match will be played on center court inside Arthur Ashe Stadium at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
2022 US Open TV schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Round | US TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Sept. 2 | Noon-6 p.m. | Third round | ESPN |
| 6-7 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 | |
| 7-11 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 | |
| Sat., Sept. 3 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 |
| 7-11 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 | |
| Sun., Sept. 4 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN |
| 7-11 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN2 | |
| Mon., Sept. 5 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN |
| 7-11 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN2 | |
| Tues., Sept. 6 | Noon-6 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN |
| 7-11 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN | |
| Wed., Sept. 7 | Noon-6 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN |
| 7-11 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN | |
| Thu., Sept. 8 | 7-11 p.m. | Semifinals (women) | ESPN |
| Fri., Sept. 9 | Noon-2 p.m. | Doubles final (men) | ESPN2 |
| 3-6 p.m. | Semifinals (men) | ESPN | |
| 7-11 p.m. | Semifinals (men) | ESPN | |
| Sat., Sept. 10 | Noon-2 p.m. | Mixed doubles championship | ESPN+ |
| 4-7 p.m. | Championship (women) | ESPN | |
| Sun., Sept. 11 | 1-3 p.m. | Doubles championship (women) | ESPN |
| 4-7 p.m. | Championship (men) | ESPN |
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