US Open: Serena Williams commands star-studded crowd as she beats Anett Kontaveit in front of Zendaya, Tiger Woods and Gigi Hadid

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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.