![]() "It was loud and I could feel it in my chest. "The reception was really overwhelming," Williams told reporters. After a video narrated by Queen Latifah was shown summarizing her legendary career, Williams was introduced to the crowd as the "Greatest Of All Time" to loud cheers that continued during any break in the action throughout the match. Ruth Westheimer, Gladys Knight, Martina Navratilova and even Coco Gauff - was on its feet before Williams even took the court. On Monday night, the sold-out crowd here of nearly 24,000 - which included a laundry list of A-list celebrities and notables, including former President Bill Clinton, Spike Lee, Lindsey Vonn, Bella Hadid, Rebel Wilson, Vera Wang, Mike Tyson, Dr. Since Williams, 40, announced her impending plans to "evolve" from tennis in a first-person essay in Vogue earlier this month, she has been given a farewell tour of sorts, and received standing ovations at both the Canadian Open and the Western & Southern Open. ![]() "When I step out on the court, I just want to do my best that I can on that particular day. ![]() ![]() "I feel so comfortable on this court, in front of everyone here. "You know, I always just got to do the best that I can," Williams said to the crowd after the match. The 23-time major champion won her first-round match 6-3, 6-3 over Danka Kovinic at the US Open on Monday night. NEW YORK - Serena Williams' expected retirement will have to wait.
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