US Open 2016: Serena Williams supported by Beyonce and Jay-Z as she looks for her seventh Flushing Meadows title
American superstar aiming to banish memories of last years shock semi-final defeat to unseeded Roberta Vinci
SERENA WILLIAMS continued her bid to win back the US Open title - and had some A-list support from the stands.
Beyonce and husband Jay-Z were at Flushing Meadows to support the American superstar as she aims to banish memories of last years shock semi-final defeat to unseeded Roberta Vinci.
The trio are good friends, with the music power-couple enjoying prime seats in Serena's own private box.
It was a fairly straightforward evening for the seven-time champ, Serena easing past fellow American Vania King 6-3 6-3.
King, 27, was oblivious to the music royalty seated in the stands until she was out on court - and it gave her a bit of a shock.
She said: "I looked up and was like, 'Oh s***! Beyonce is watching'".
Serena was more relaxed about her chums being in attendance - and claims it makes her put on more of a show.
Williams said: "Usually when people are there, I try to play better, especially if they're famous and they're doing so great at their job.
"It's like I want to show them that I'm good at my job, too - minus today."
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The pair have travelled all over the world supporting Williams in the past - included Wimbledon earlier this year where she won the Ladies singles title.
Serena will now face Swede Johanna Larsson in the third round tomorrow.