Serena Williams
This is how the stars react to the athlete’s last match
Serena Williams was probably the last time on the tennis court as a professional at the US Open.
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Serena Williams’ tennis career is likely to be over. The reaction of the athlete and her celebrity fans.
Tennis star Serena Williams (40) was eliminated in the third round of the US Open. She lost the match against Ajla Tomljanović (29). This not only ended the Grand Slam tournament for the American, but also her tennis career. The interview after the game was correspondingly emotional. “It was great fun, it was an incredible journey,” said Williams. She will probably not reconsider her resignation announcement, but added: “But you never know. I don’t know.”
With tears, Serena Williams thanked her family and team: “I thank everyone who is here, who has been by my side for so many years, decades, but it all started with my parents, I’m really grateful to them.” A special thank you went to Sister Venus (42): “I wouldn’t be Serena if Venus didn’t exist. So thank you, Venus! She’s the only reason Serena Williams even exists.”
Celebrities praise Serena Williams
There were also words of praise for the audience: “Guys, you were great today,” Serena Williams called out to the crowd. The fans, including numerous celebrities, thanked the tennis star with applause and on social media.
So wrote former First Lady Michelle Obama (58) on Twitter: “Congratulations on an amazing career! How lucky we were to see a young girl from Compton grow into one of the greatest athletes of all time. I’m proud of you my friend – and I can’t wait to see you To see lives that you will continue to transform with your talents.”
Golfer Tiger Woods (46) also added on Twitter: “You are literally the greatest on and off the pitch. Thank you for inspiring us all to pursue our dreams. Love you little sister!!!!!!”
Singer and actor John Legend (43) agreed on his Twitter channel with the following words: “I take my hat off to the greatest of all time. What a captivating final bow. It was a gift to follow her incredible career.”
Actor Samuel L Jackson (73) wrote about Williams on his account: “You go out the way you came in”, followed by three victory fists.
Serena Williams recently announced her retirement
Serena Williams had in one in early August Interview in the September issue of “Vogue” announced that her career was about to end. She did not name a date. But “the countdown begins”, said Williams, who still wants to look forward to the “coming few weeks”. Experts and fans then speculated that the US Open might be their last tournament.
This was indicated, among other things Tennis star’s Instagram post there. In it, Williams referred to her sparkling outfit as a “farewell tournament look.”