Serena Williams powers ahead at likely last tournament

The home favourite cruised to a 6-3 6-3 win over Danka Kovinic in the first round of the US Open.

Serena Williams kept the farewell tour going with victory over Danka Kovinic (John Minchillo/AP)

The retirement party took place anyway but Serena Williams showed she is not finished yet with a 6-3 6-3 win over Danka Kovinic in the first round of the US Open.

Andy Murray led a positive day for the British players, with Jack Draper and Harriet Dart also reaching round two, the latter with the best win of her career over 10th seed Daria Kasatkina.