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US Open: Serena Williams commands star-studded crowd as she beats Anett Kontaveit in front of Zendaya, Tiger Woods and Gigi Hadid
Serena Williams at the US Open after she declared that the tournament could be her last.The tennis icon announced her plans to retire from the sport earlier this month, leaving behind huge career spanning decades.After successfully making it past the first round against Danka Kovinic at the New York tournament, she beat Anett Kontaveit earlier today, prolonging her farewell tour.Zendaya was captured by the cameras as she got comfortable in the stands, watching the action unfold on the court.Spike Lee went for a typically understated appearance, opting for a striped burgundy blazer and matching hat – that we’re going to need in our wardrobes immediately.Gigi Hadid and sister Bella were seen in the crowds, with Vogue US editor Anna Wintour also spotted taking a seat.Tiger Woods was lucky enough to get an invite into Serena’s VIP box, joined by Serena’s equally iconic sister, Venus Williams.The 40-year-old’s battles have always drawn a star-studded crowd, with Hugh Jackman and Bill Clinton in the stands earlier this week.The king of New York sports: Spike Lee pic.twitter.com/LthrKVbl9iRebel Wilson also made a rare public outing with partner Ramona Agruma to take in the action in person, while Laverne Cox accidentally went viral when she cheered the athlete on.However, it was Serena’s adorable daughter Olympia who stole the show as she subtly paid tribute to her mom, wearing her hair in braids with white beads on the end – a style the player chose for her very first US Open, 23 years ago.She ended up winning that tournament, marking her very first Grand Slam title, so maybe this will give her a little luck?The mom-of-one left fans around the world heartbroken when she confirmed her decision to step back from tennis earlier
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Serena Williams set to play with Venus Williams during last ever tournament
Serena Williams' participation in the upcoming US Open in New York was already set to be quite the emotional one, and it just became all the more special.MORE: Serena Williams mourns heartbreaking loss with emotional tributeThe iconic tournament, which started on 23 August and runs through 11 September, sets the stage for the tennis star's very last competition,  having announced that she would retire after competing in it earlier this summer.Now, as the tournament is underway, Serena is proving she will really go out with a bang – and just the way she kicked off her career over two decades ago –  with none other than her sister Venus Williams by her side.WATCH: Serena offers rare glimpse into her bedroomMORE: Serena Williams shares surprising family photo featuring Meghan Markle – fans reactThe legendary sisters have received a wildcard entry, and will be playing together for the women's doubles tournament.It is the first time the two have joined forces to play at a major together since the French Open in 2018. The second time they won their Grand Slam doubles together was at the US Open in 1999, and Serena won her first of her whopping twenty-three major titles at the very same event.Reunited and it feels so good ❤️ This will be the first time Serena and Venus Williams have played at a major together since the French Open in 2018. #ThatsaW pic.twitter.com/Di8Isk3V0YTheir attendance just became all the more specialThe doubles draw is set to begin on Wednesday, 31 August, though the mom-of-one's first singles match will be against Danka Kovinic on Monday.
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