Kovinic came into the contest on a five-match losing streak and could not get past her illustrious opponent surrounded by a boisterous home crowd. The opening set saw four breaks of serve in the first six games, with neither player finding much rhythm. In the eighth game, Williams secured a break to go 5-3 up and then served out the first set in 55 minutes.
The 40-year-old showed similar grit in the second set, finishing the match in one hour and 39 minutes with nine aces to six double faults.
Speaking in her on-court interview after the win, the 23-time Grand Slam champion thanked the crowd for turning up in huge numbers and cheering her over the line.
Upon being asked about her legacy, Williams spoke about the importance of never giving up despite the barriers. She hopes for others to be inspired by her story of rising to the highest echelons of the sport despite her humble beginnings.
“It’s gonna be crazy, I’m really looking forward to it” - Serena Williams on teaming up with sisters Venus Williams in women’s doubles at 2022 US Open
Serena Williams and Venus Williams received a wildcard for the women’s doubles tournament at the US Open. The sisters will team up for the first time since Roland Garros in 2018, where the sisters lost to Andreja Klepac and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez in the third round.
Speaking about the upcoming doubles event in New York, the 40-year-old stated her excitement at sharing the court with her sister once again.
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