Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova live stream: How to watch US Open match online for free
Everything you need to know about how to watch the US Open
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Your support makes all the difference.Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova meet in the first round of the US Open in one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the entire tournament.
The two former world number ones have long been rivals after an apparent unpleasant comment made by Williams about Sharapova in 2004 made its way back to the Russian.
There is little to separate the two superstars of tennis. They were both ranked as the best in the world in the past and each of them has won the US Open.
Williams came close to making it seven titles at Flushing Meadows last year but was beaten in a controversial final against Niomi Osaka, the 37-year-old reacted badly to being warned about illegal coaching before being penalised points for breaking her racket and verbally abusing the umpire.
The two-week tournament will not be shown live on television, so here’s everything you need to know about how to watch it.
When is it?
Williams vs Sharapova wil start at midnight on Monday in the UK.
How can I watch it?
Amazon Prime have the UK broadcasting rights to show every match, meaning the action will not be available on normal terrestrial or satellite television.
An Amazon Prime membership is available for £7.99 a month, or fans can sign up for a 30-day free trial that can be cancelled before paying for a subscription.
What if I don't have Amazon Prime?
A number of betting websites are also allowed to show the US Open live.
Betting companies in the UK have a licence which lets them to show certain sporting events next to the corresponding live odds.
Fans watching on betting websites must be aged 18 or over.
What are the odds?
Williams to win: 2/7
Sharapova to win: 11/4
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