Serena Williams begins US Open with a convincing singles win

Serena Williams, playing in what is likely the final tennis tournament of her storied career, opened singles play with a 6-3,

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Williams will open doubles play with her sister Venus on Wednesday.

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Williams will face world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit of Estonia in the singles round of 64

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also on Wednesday. It will be their first career meeting.

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After early struggles with her serve Monday evening,

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Williams took 10 of the final 13 games against Kovinić

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a 27-year-old from Montenegro who is ranked 80th in the world.

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