Celebrities gather Serena Williams It was probably the last professional tennis match of her career after she played and lost.
On Sept. 2, the athlete, considered the greatest women’s tennis star of all time, withdrew from the 2022 US Open on Sept. 2 after a third-round loss 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1. Adjula Tomljanovic, the 46th ranked Australian player.The match came almost a month after Selena wrote trend She says goodbye to sports and is about to have a second child in an essay.
When asked at the post-match press conference what it would take for her to return to tennis, she said: I need more than that. I’m ready to fall in love, become a mother, and explore another version of Serena.
23-time Grand Slam champion, mother of a daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., 5, added, “I’m still super young in the world, so I want to walk through life little by little while I’m still walking.” The 40-year-old later said, “I think I’ll definitely go to karaoke tomorrow.”
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tiger woods Tweeted, “@serenawilliams, you are literally the best on and off the court. Thank you for inspiring us all to pursue our dreams. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!”
in her trend In an essay, Serena wrote that she asked the golf champion for advice on her tennis career this spring. “I said, ‘I don’t know what to do. I think it’s over, but it might not be over yet,'” she said. I was fixated on one thing! He said, ‘Serena, why don’t you just give me two weeks? You don’t have to commit to anything. let’s see”
Michelle Obama He tweeted, “@SerenaWilliams, congratulations on your amazing career! How lucky you were to see a young girl from Compton grow up to be one of the greatest athletes of all time. I’m so proud of you!” Yes, my friend, and I can’t wait to see you continue to change lives with your talent.”
tennis star Coco Gauff “Thank you, Serena. You made me believe in this dream. Words cannot describe the impact you have had on me. For that, I say thank you, thank you, thank you.” Goat!”
Retired Tennis Star and Former All-American No. 1 Player Billie Jean King She tweeted, “Her incredible career has left its mark on tennis history. But her greatest contribution may be yet to come. Thank you @serenawilliams. You ‘s journey continues.”
in her trend In an essay, Serena wrote that she hopes “people will think of me as representing something bigger than tennis,” adding, “Billie Jean has made her sport I respect him because he has transcended,” he added.
country singer Maren Morris Tweeted.
soccer star Alex Morgan She tweeted, “Serena always fights to the last point. You have given so much to tennis and to women’s sport. Thank you @serenawilliams.”
kansas city chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes “Thank you! #Serena,” she tweeted, adding a tennis player emoji and three goat emojis.
Serena, thank you. It’s because of you that I can believe in this dream. The impact you have had on me is beyond words that can be summed up. For that, thank you, thank you, thank you, GOAT! pic.twitter.com/qeNZlC05WJ
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) September 3, 2022
Oprah Winfrey Tweeted, “25 years. Champion. Hero. Legend forever! @serenawilliams #USOpen.”
John Legend Tweeted, “Salute GOAT @serenawilliams. What a riveting final bow. Such a gift to see her incredible career.”
olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps murmured“It’s been really fun to see Serena not only change the sport of tennis, but more importantly, how she helped empower the next generation. On and off the court… she will, strength, determination…she never gives up.She is a great example to all of us.Congratulations, thank you, Serena!!”
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