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Helene Elliott: Serena Williams harnesses crowd’s energy to fend off retirement and win at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Every time Serena Williams wobbled, the crowd willed her its strength to steady her. Every time she double-faulted, fans applauded to console and encourage her. With each point she won from Danka Kovinic of Montenegro on Monday, roars cascaded down from the upper reaches of jam-packed Arthur Ashe Stadium. No one wanted this emotionally charged moment, this U.S. Open first-round ...
Serena Williams of the United States reacts against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro during the Women's Singles First Round on Day One of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

NEW YORK — Every time Serena Williams wobbled, the crowd willed her its strength to steady her.

Every time she double-faulted, fans applauded to console and encourage her. With each point she won from Danka Kovinic of Montenegro on Monday, roars cascaded down from the upper reaches of jam-packed Arthur Ashe Stadium. No

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