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US Open: Two-week tournament begins with fireworks, celebrities

US Open: Two-week tournament begins with fireworks, celebrities

The US Open festivities Monday featured stars – both from tennis courts and the movie screens.

Following a performance by musician Lenny Kravitz and a fireworks display, Serena Williams, the top-ranked female player, took on and defeated Francesca Schiavone.

Howeverthe next match, between Roger Federer and Grega Zemlja, was postponed until Tuesday because of rain.