Thrilled 'to just to live in the moment, Serena Williams begins US Open run with straight sets win - Poetry Dukan

Chacmpion won her first-round match 6-3, 6-3 over Danka Kovinic at the US OpeniThe 23 timeFill major on Monday night.e text

Serena WilliamS 'expected etirement will have to wait.

Williams said to the crowd after the match. I feel so comfortable on this court, in front of everyone here.

When I step out on the court, I just want to do my best that I can on that particular day.

Serena Williams Thanks The Audience

Serena Williams was given farewell at the same time Serena started crying

On Monday night, the sold-out crowd here of nearly 24,000

It was a really good feeling. It's a feeling I'll never forget, so I really yeah, that meant a lot to me."

First of all, thanks, I didn't expect any of this, Williams told the crowd,before crediting the fans for pulling her through to the win.