The last hurrah for the greatest women’s tennis player of all time is coming as Serena Williams battles Danka Kovinić in the first round of the 2022 US Open.
Williams, who may be playing in her final career singles match, is set to face Kovinic at 7 p.m. ET.
If she loses her first-round match, she still plans on playing a doubles match with her sister Venus Williams. However, she is not expected to lose to Kovinic on Monday. Williams enters the match as the betting favorite.
Below, we break down how to watch Serena Williams vs. Danka Kovinić as we hope for more of Williams beyond Monday.
When is Serena Williams playing at the 2022 US Open?
Serena Williams is scheduled to take the court at 7 p.m. ET opposite Danka Kovinić. The matchup will take place at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens.
Fans looking to jump into the stadium to catch a glimpse of history will want to do so soon; ticket prices have been jumping as the event nears.
TV channel and streaming info
If the ticket price tag isn’t appealing, you can watch this at home with ease on ESPN starting at 7 p.m. ET. Those viewers who reside in Canada may find Williams’ match on TSN. The match can be streamed on Watch ESPN and through streaming platforms that carry ESPN like YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Who is the favorite? Inside the matchup
At the time of writing, Serena Williams is a big -345 (77.53% implied) favorite to beat Danka Kovinić who is a +270 underdog (27.03% implied) on FanDuel Sportsbook. These odds are subject to change, but it is clear that oddsmakers are expecting a Williams victory. A $10 bet on the underdog, Kovinić, would result in a profit of $27.00.
Bracket and schedule info
| Date | Bracket round | Start Time |
| Aug. 29 & Aug. 30 | First round | 8 a.m. ET |
| Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 | Second round | 8 a.m. ET |
| Sept. 2 & Sept. 3 | Third round | 8 a.m. ET |
| Sept. 4 & Sept. 5 | Round of 16 | 8 a.m. ET |
| Sept. 6 & Sept. 7 | Quarterfinals | 9 a.m. ET |
| Sept. 8 | Women’s semifinals | 4 p.m. ET |
| Sept. 9 | Men’s doubles championship & Men’s singles semfinals | 9 a.m. ET |
| Sept. 10 | Mixed doubles championship & women’s singles championship | 9 a.m. ET |
| Sept. 11 | Women’s doubles championship & men’s singles championship | 10 a.m. ET |
Should Williams get past Kovinić, she would be set up to play again on Aug. 31, though the time is not yet known. Above is the full U.S. Open schedule with dates, bracket round, and start times for a big two weeks of tennis.
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