Serena Williams has announced she will retire “somewhere” after the 2022 US Open, but it seems she doesn’t want to leave the tennis court. The winner of 23 Grand Slam tournaments, the American advanced to the third round of the tournament at Flushing Meadows after defeating Annette Kontaveit (second favorite).

Serena Williams knocked out second seed Annette Kontaveit in the second round of the US Open 2022

Serena (she will turn 41 on September 26) won after almost two and a half hours of play with a score of 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-2.

Serena Williams will face Ayla Tomljanovic (46 WTA) for a place in the round of 16 after the Australian edged past Yevgenia Rodina of Russia (unranked) 1-6, 6-2, 7-5.

A record 29,959 spectators attended the Arthur Ashe Arena for the match between Serena Williams and Annette Kontaveit.

Serena Williams, a fighter to the end: “I have nothing to prove, nothing to lose”

“I’m not in a hurry, I like the public here, the atmosphere. Oh my god, this is fantastic. I think there is still something left for the future. I’m a pretty good player. I like challenges and I like to rise to their level. I trained very well.

In the last matches, everything did not come together, but here everything comes together. Maybe I should have taken you everywhere with me (without the audience).

To be honest, after losing the second set, I knew I had to give it my all or it would be over for me. I gave everything to win. Now is a great time.

I am very competitive. I take everything as a bonus, I have nothing to prove, nothing to lose. I haven’t had this feeling on the court since 1998. I’m very excited because I’m going to play doubles, I’m happy to play with her (without Venus), I need practice” – Serena Williamsduring the field interview.

The result of the match Serena Williams – Annette Kontaveit