Serena Williams during her last tennis match

Serena Williams during her last tennis match

Serena Williams during her last tennis match

Serena Williams, of the United States, returns a shot to Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, in New York on Aug. 29, 2022. She was in the moment!

One of Serena’s last professional tennis matches took place at the 2022 U.S. Open on Aug. 29, 2022. She announced she’d be moving on in an interview with ‘Vogue’ earlier that month. ‘I’m here to tell you that I’m evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me,’ she told the outlet. Her announcement brought about support from so many people, including celebrities like Beyonce.

Serena ended up winning her first match at the U.S. Open on Aug. 29, allowing her to play again the following week. She is considered to be one of the most influential professional tennis players of all time and has made quite a lasting impression on the sport. She has showed confidence and emotions on the court over the years, and hasn’t been afraid to share her opinions and thoughts about her success and disappointments.

Click through the gallery to see some of Serena’s best moments at the 2022 U.S. Open.

Serena Williams & Danka Kovinic on the court

Serena Williams during her last tennis match
Serena Williams during her last tennis match

Serena Williams, right, of the United States and Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, stand before their first round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships, in New York. It was on Aug. 29, 2022.

Serena Williams & Danka Kovinic on the court

Serena Williams & Danka Kovinic on the court
Serena Williams & Danka Kovinic on the court

Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian and daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., watch her play against Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, in New York. It was a cute moment.

Serena Williams in the moment

Serena Williams during her last tennis match
Serena Williams during her last tennis match

Serena Williams warms up before playing against Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, in New York. She was all smiles.

Serena Williams carrying her stuff

Serena Williams carrying her stuff
Serena Williams carrying her stuff

Serena Williams arrives to play Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, in New York. She was carrying her stuff and looking out at the crowd.

Serena Williams hits a ball

Serena Williams hits a ball
Serena Williams hits a ball

Serena Williams hits a ball with her racquet at the U.S. Open. She wore a gray top and blue skirt.

Serena Williams in black

Serena Williams in black
Serena Williams in black

Serena Williams reacts during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships against Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, in New York. She won the first match.

Serena Williams walking outside

Serena Williams walking outside
Serena Williams walking outside

Serena Williams walking outside at the 2022 U.S. Open. She was surrounded by others.

Danka Kovinic waves

Danka Kovinic waves
Danka Kovinic waves

Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro arrives to play Serena Williams, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, in New York. Serena won.