Williams began her New York Grand Slam campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 defeat of Danka Kovinic at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday. In doing so, she became only the fourth woman in the Open Era to win matches as a teenager, as well as in her 20s, 30s and 40s, joining Martina Navratilova, Venus Williams and Kimiko Date.
Following her win, the US Open played a video montage they put together, narrated by American talk show host and author Oprah Winfrey. The 68-year-old spoke highly of Serena Williams, thanking her for her many achievements and wishing her luck in her retirement.
“You’ve touched our hearts and minds, thank you for sharing your journey with every single one of us” - Bille Jean King on Serena Williams
Oprah Winfrey was not the only celebrity to shower Serena Williams with praise following her opening-round win at the 2022 US Open. Tennis royalty Billie Jean King made an appearance on the court to pour her heart out to a beaming Williams.
Clad in pink, Williams’ favorite color, King praised the American for everything she has done on and off the court.
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