The U.S. Open will kick off in New York with a blockbuster matchup between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Among those who’ll be watching is the defending champ, Naomi Osaka, who will return as the No. 1 seed. NBC’s Kristen Dahlgren reports for TODAY. » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAY Find TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAY Follow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAY Follow TODAY on Pinterest: http://on.today.com/PinTODAY #SerenaWilliams #MariaSharapova #TodayShow 2019 US Open Preview: Serena Williams And Maria Sharapova Face Off | TODAY