Summary

  • Click audio icon at the top of this page for radio commentary (UK only)

  • LIVE: Serena Williams beats Anett Kontaveit 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-2 to reach third round

  • Victory prolongs American's farewell before impending retirement

  • LIVE: Briton Jack Draper faces Canadian sixth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in second round

  • Earlier: Andy Murray beats Emilio Nava 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-0 to reach third round

  • Britain's Harriet Dart loses 6-4 6-0 to Hungary's Dalma Galfi

  • Britain's Joe Salisbury and American Rajeev Ram make winning start to their men's doubles title defence

  1. Goodnightpublished at 03:17 BST 1 September 2022

    That's all from us this evening.

    You'll be able to follow radio coverage of day four at the US Open from 16:00 BST on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, and here on the BBC Sport website.

    We'll be back on live text duties from 17:00 as British number one Cameron Norrie faces Joao Sousa.

    In the meantime, you can follow the live scores over here, as Jack Draper bids to reach the third round against Felix Auger Aliassime. He's currently one set up.

    Catch you later!

  2. Postpublished at 03:15 BST 1 September 2022

    27 years.

    23 Grand Slams.

    Not done yet.

    Serena WilliamsImage source, BBC Sport
  3. Williams sisters team up on day fourpublished at 03:14 BST 1 September 2022

    On Thursday, Serena Williams and sister Venus will team up in the women's doubles competition. In the night session. On Arthur Ashe Stadium.

    The 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions meet Czech pair Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova at 00:00 BST. It's not one to be missed.

    Elsewhere, women's world number one Iga Swiatek opens play on Arthur Ashe tomorrow as she meets American Sloane Stephens, while men's third seed Carlos Alcaraz plays Federico Coria and Rafael Nadal takes on Fabio Fognini in the night session.

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  4. 'Privilege of seeing Serena play that sort of tennis again'published at 03:10 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-2 Kontaveit

    Russell Fuller
    Tennis correspondent at Flushing Meadows

    That really was quite incredible. To think we have watched Serena Williams play like that. I wouldn't have been surprised to see that performance last summer before the injury struck at Wimbledon perhaps.

    I don't think any of us could have imagined we would have the privilege of seeing her play that sort of tennis ever again.

  5. What happened on day three?published at 03:08 BST 1 September 2022

    Serena WilliamsImage source, Getty Images

    Here's a recap of what's happened so far on day three at the US Open:

    • Serena Williams defeated second seed Anett Kontaveit to once again extend her US Open farewell on another remarkable night;
    • Andy Murray reached the US Open third round for the first time since 2016 as he overcame a confident start by young American wildcard Emilio Nava;
    • Joe Salisbury and American team-mate Rajeev Ram began the defence of their US Open men's doubles title with a straight-sets win;
    • World number three Maria Sakkari was knocked out of the US Open in the second round by China's Wang Xiyu.
    • Nick Kyrgios complained of fan smoking marijuana in his second-round win.
  6. Postpublished at 03:05 BST 1 September 2022

    There couldn't be a seventh...

    Could there?

    Serena Williams wins the 1999 US OpenImage source, Getty Images
    Serena Williams wins the 2002 US OpenImage source, Getty Images
    Serena Williams wins the 2008 US OpenImage source, Getty Images
    Serena Williams wins the 2012 US OpenImage source, Getty Images
    Serena Williams wins the 2013 US OpenImage source, Getty Images
    Serena Williams wins the 2014 US OpenImage source, Getty Images
    Serena Williams at the 2022 US OpenImage source, Getty Images
  7. 'I don't have anything to lose'published at 03:03 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-2 Kontaveit

    Here's a little more from Serena Williams:

    "I am super competitive. Honestly I am looking at it as a bonus.

    "I don't have anything to prove, I don't have anything to win and I have nothing to lose.

    "I have had an 'X' on my back since 1999 and it I am just enjoying it and it has been a long time since I have done that."

    On contesting doubles with with sister Venus tomorrow, she added:

    "I am so excited for doubles. We have to play again and I am excited to play with Venus and get some more practice. I need some more matches."

  8. 'This is what I do best'published at 03:00 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-2 Kontaveit

    Speaking on court after her victory, Serena Williams said:

    "You know there's no rush here. I'm loving this crowd - it's really fantastic. There's still a little left in me. We'll see."

    On beating the world number two, she added:

    "Well, I'm a pretty good player. This is what I do best. I love a challenge and I love rising to the challenge. I have been practicing really well and I was thinking 'it just isn't me' [after recent losses]"

    "I'm just Serena. After I lost the second set I thought I have to give my best effort because this could be it. I just did my best."

  9. Postpublished at 02:57 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-2 Kontaveit

    Let's hear what Serena Williams had to say following that astonishing win over world number two Anett Kontaveit.

  10. Postpublished at 02:55 BST 1 September 2022

    *Draper 6-4 1-2 Auger-Aliassime

    Meanwhile, over on Louis Armstrong, the second set between Jack Draper and Felix Auger-Aliassime remains on serve.

  11. Postpublished at 02:52 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-2 Kontaveit

    It will be Australian Ajla Tomljanovic, the world number 46, next for Serena Williams.

  12. 'What a night to be alive'published at 02:50 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-2 Kontaveit

    Russell Fuller
    Tennis correspondent at Flushing Meadows

    What a night to be alive - what a night to be in New York.

    Serena WilliamsImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 02:48 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-2 Kontaveit

    A modest celebration after an almighty battle.

    Serena Williams waves to the crowd and twirls on the court after shaking hands with world number two Anett Kontaveit.

    That was some performance.

    Win number 108 at the US Open.

    Just how far can she go...

  14. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Williamspublished at 02:45 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-2 Kontaveit

    Incredible. Absolutely incredible.

    Serena Williams' farewell tournament will extend to a third chapter.

  15. Match points Williamspublished at 02:44 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 5-2 Kontaveit*

    Not a good start for Kontaveit. A double fault.

    A missed backhand makes it 0-30...

    Oh wow. THREE MATCH POINTS.

  16. Postpublished at 02:42 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 5-2 Kontaveit*

    Anett Kontaveit's US Open hopes are a hanging by a thread.

    She's up against a six-time champion, with almost the entire arena cheering her every mistake.

    Here she is, serving to stay in contention.

  17. 'Brave, not pretty'published at 02:41 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 5-2 Kontaveit*

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It is not always pretty, but that was very brave from Serena.

  18. Williams holdspublished at 02:41 BST 1 September 2022

    Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 5-2 Kontaveit*

    Serena Williams raises two arms in the air as she comes out on top of another exquisite rally to clinch the game.

    One. More. To. Go.

  19. Game and first set Draperpublished at 02:39 BST 1 September 2022

    Draper 6-4 0-0 Auger-Aliassime*

    What a brilliant first set from Britain's Jack Draper, but a topsy-turvy final game to finish it off.

    Stunning play culminating in an overhead smash from Felix Auger-Aliassime brings up two break points, but he can't convert the first. Nor the second, as Draper smashes an ace down the middle.

    Another ace follows to hand Draper the advantage and set point, but a double-fault sees his chance go begging.

    He saves another break point with a cracking forehand strike, and then converts set point at the second time of asking. He celebrates with a huge fist pump.

  20. Postpublished at 02:38 BST 1 September 2022

    *Williams 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 4-2 Kontaveit

    A Serena classic.

    The American follows up the wide serve with a forehand out the other side for deuce.