Serena Williams vs. Danka Kovinic live score, results, highlights from 2022 US Open

Serena Williams has always had a flair for the dramatic.

Now, with her storied tennis career winding down — Williams announced her intention earlier in the month to hang up her racket following the 2022 US Open — the question is: Can she do it again?

Williams hasn’t won a major tournament since 2017 when she captured the Australian Open. It has been even longer since she last won the US Open — she last hoisted the silver trophy in 2014.

Perhaps a final major trophy is one dream that is too far out of reach. But for Williams, quite possibly the greatest tennis player ever, the chance to leave an indelible mark on the court where she was so dominant is enticing.

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Williams notched her first major trophy at the US Open. It was 1999 and Williams was just a teenager, unaware of just how much success she would achieve over the course of her career. She stretching across the green-and-blue pavement as her iconic white beads swirled in the autumn air.

Now, she’s 40. And although the athleticism might have waned, Williams’ desire for “the moment” hasn’t. With a first-round clash against Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic on the docket, that’s a real strength, especially as Williams looks to leave fans with positive memories from her last major competition.

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Can Williams get the victory over Kovinic? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain: everyone will be watching.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from the first-round match between Serena Williams and Danka Kovinic at the 2022 US Open. Follow along below for live results.

Serena Williams vs. Danka Kovinic score

Serena Williams vs. Danka Kovinic live updates, highlights from US Open 2022

(All times Eastern)

Updates will begin closer to the match’s 7 p.m. ET start time. 

How to watch Serena Williams vs. Danka Kovinic at US Open 2022

• TV channel: ESPN (U.S.) | TSN1 (Canada)
• Live stream: ESPN+, ESPN3, fuboTV

ESPN will provide coverage of the Williams-Kovinic opening-round match. The clash will also be live streamed on ESPN+, ESPN3 and fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

Canadian viewers can watch the match on TSN1 or live stream with TSN.ca and the TSN app.

What time does Serena Williams vs. Danka Kovinic start?

Serena Williams’ match vs. Danka Kovinic is expected to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 29.

The match will be played on center court underneath the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. It’s a setting Williams is more than familiar with.

2022 US Open TV schedule