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With flashes of old, Serena starts her farewell with a win

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New York | Serena Williams’ grand slam singles career will live on for at least another match.

On one of her favourite stages, Williams, a 23-time grand slam singles champion, beat Danka Kovinic of Montenegro, 6-3, 6-3, in front of a celebrity-packed capacity crowd on an electric opening night at the US Open.

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