When Does Serena Williams Play? U.S. Open TV Schedule, Free Live ...

It’s time for the 2022 U.S. Open, which is set to be the final tournament for tennis legend Serena Williams. TV coverage of the event will be carried on ESPN channels. However, fans can also watch tennis for free by signing up for a trial of DirecTV Stream

The grand slam event will be the final act for one of the most important players in tennis history, who announced last month that she would be walking away after the completion of this tournament. The 40-year-old is one of the most decorated athletes of her generation and has greatly shaped the course of women’s tennis. Now, she gets set to step onto the court for a final time as she enters the first round of action in New York City. Serena Williams will also be participating in doubles action with her older sister, Venus Williams, as the two pair up to enter as doubles teammates for the first time since 2018.

How to watch 2022 U.S. Open, Serena Williams’ Final Tennis Tournament

TV channel - This week’s coverage of the U.S. Open will air on ESPN for main broadcasts, with some primetime broadcasts airing simultaneously on ESPN2.

Live stream info - WatchESPN | Sling | fuboTV | DirecTV - Fans who have cable can use login credentials from their TV provider to watch via WatchESPN or the ESPN app. Fans who don’t have cable can also stream the matches via a la carte streaming services like DirecTV and fuboTV, which have free trials.

When will Serena Williams play? - Serena Williams will have her first-round singles match of the U.S. Open on Monday, Aug. 29 at approximately 7 p.m. EST. The first round does start at noon EST. But Williams is not set to take the court until her 7 p.m. match against Danka Kovinic. Serena and Venus Williams will take the court for doubles action on Wednesday, with the exact time still to be determined.

Monday, Aug. 29

Noon-7 p.m. | First round | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV Stream

7-11 p.m. | First round | ESPN/ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

Tuesday, Aug. 30

11 a.m.-7 p.m. | First round | Live stream: DirecTV

7-11 p.m. | First round | ESPN/ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

Wednesday, Aug. 31

Noon-7 p.m. | Second round | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

7-11 p.m. | Second round | ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

Thursday, Sept. 1

Noon-6 p.m. | Second round | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

6-7 p.m. | Second round | ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

7-11 p.m. | Second round | ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

Friday, Sept. 2

Noon-6 p.m. | Third round | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

6-7 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

7-11 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

Saturday, Sept. 3

11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

7-11 p.m. | Third round | ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

Sunday, Sept. 4

11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

7-11 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

Monday, Sept. 5

11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

7-11 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

Tuesday, Sept. 6

Noon-6 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

7-11 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

Wednesday, Sept. 7

Noon-6 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

7-11 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

Thursday, Sept. 8

7-11 p.m. | Semifinals (women) | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

Friday, Sept. 9

Noon-2 p.m. | Doubles final (men) | ESPN2 | Live stream: DirecTV

3-6 p.m. | Semifinals (men) | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

7-11 p.m. | Semifinals (men) | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

Saturday, Sept. 10

Noon-2 p.m. | Mixed doubles championship | ESPN+

4-7 p.m. | Championship (women) | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

Sunday, Sept. 11

1-3 p.m. | Doubles championship (women) | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV

4-7 p.m. | Championship (men) | ESPN | Live stream: DirecTV