Serena Williams lives to compete in another professional singles tennis match after upsetting No. 2 Anett Kontaveit 7–6(4), 2–6, 6–2 on Wednesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The GOAT announced her retirement, or “evolution” from tennis, prior to playing in this year’s U.S. Open. Williams started by winning her first round match against Danka Kovinić, taking it 6–3, 6–3.
The 40-year-old will face Australian Ajla Tomljanović in the third round on Friday.
