The first match in the US Open was expected as William's last match.

Everyone in the stadium was expecting serena's US Open journey with a win and the same thing happened.

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Many well-known persons watched in the hopes that Williams would win the match and move on to play.

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Dr. Ruth Westheimer sat next to Bill Clinton. Mike Tyson sat next to Navratilova. Gladys Knight was in attendance.

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Queen Latifah read a poem in honour of Williams, and Spike Lee assisted with the pregame coin toss.

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Oprah Winfrey narrated a video that was shown after Williams' victory.

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She certainly contributed, overcoming some early nerves to defeat Danka Kovinic of Montenegro, 6-3, 6-3, to advance to the second round.

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That means it all starts over again on Wednesday against Estonia's No. 2 Anett Kontaveit.

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Williams announced her retirement from tennis earlier this month.

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