The beat goes on for Serena Williams.
In what is expected to be her final tennis tournament, the legend refuses to leave early. Williams pulled off an upset of world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit in the second round, and now the picture of her road to the US Open singles final looks more clear with the highest-ranked player on her side of the bracket eliminated.
That doesn’t mean the road will be easy. Williams will face No. 46-ranked Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the 2022 US Open on Friday night.
Tomljanovic had to work in her last match, falling 6-1 in the first set to Evgeniya Rodina before winning the next two sets 6-2 and 7-5. She swept her first-round opponent, Karolina Muchova, in straight sets 7-5, 6-1.
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The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from the third-round match between Williams and Tomljanovic. Follow for complete results from Friday’s action.
Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanovic
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Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanovic live updates, highlights from US Open 2022
(All times Eastern)
7:26 p.m.: First serve by Williams lands, and after a rally at the net, Tomljanovic hits a return just barely out. Williams then fires in a powerful backhand that catches Tomljanovic off-balance to go up 40 love. She then finishes her second straight shutout as Tomljanovic hits the net on a return. Williams leads 2-1.
7:24 p.m.: Williams gets the first point after Tomljanovic’s return is out. Williams still has yet to land a first serve.
7:24 p.m.: Williams and Tomljanovic trade breaks to start the match. Williams shuts Tomljanovic out in her own service game to even the set at one.
7:22 p.m.: Williams has bounced back well in the second game, as she’s kept Tomljanovic off-balance with her returns. Williams up love 40 to start the second game.
7:20 p.m.: Tomljanovic looks strong to start the match, as she gets the break in the first game to take an early 1-0 lead.
7:19 p.m.: Perfect drop shot by Williams catches Tomljanovic off guard to even the score at 15 all.
7:18 p.m.: Tomljanovic wins the first point as Williams hits her first rally into the net.
7:17 p.m.: This match is underway as Williams opens serving.
7:08 p.m.: Williams now makes her entrance to the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
7:06 p.m.: Player introductions underway, starting with Ajla Tomljanovic.
How to watch Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanovic
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+ | fuboTV
ESPN will carry the match between Serena Williams and Ajla Tonljanovic. Viewers can also find the match on ESPN+ and fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
What time does Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanovic start?
Serena Williams’ match against Ajla Tomljanovic will start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 2.
The match will be played on center court inside Arthur Ashe Stadium at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
2022 US Open TV schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Round | US TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Sept. 2 | Noon-6 p.m. | Third round | ESPN |
| 6-7 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 | |
| 7-11 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 | |
| Sat., Sept. 3 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 |
| 7-11 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 | |
| Sun., Sept. 4 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN |
| 7-11 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN2 | |
| Mon., Sept. 5 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN |
| 7-11 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN2 | |
| Tues., Sept. 6 | Noon-6 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN |
| 7-11 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN | |
| Wed., Sept. 7 | Noon-6 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN |
| 7-11 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN | |
| Thu., Sept. 8 | 7-11 p.m. | Semifinals (women) | ESPN |
| Fri., Sept. 9 | Noon-2 p.m. | Doubles final (men) | ESPN2 |
| 3-6 p.m. | Semifinals (men) | ESPN | |
| 7-11 p.m. | Semifinals (men) | ESPN | |
| Sat., Sept. 10 | Noon-2 p.m. | Mixed doubles championship | ESPN+ |
| 4-7 p.m. | Championship (women) | ESPN | |
| Sun., Sept. 11 | 1-3 p.m. | Doubles championship (women) | ESPN |
| 4-7 p.m. | Championship (men) | ESPN |
