Serena Williams’ quarter-century professional tennis career came to end
a 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 loss to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open.
Williams’ legacy has made an impact on and off the court
her 27 years on tour have proven the icon to be one of the all-time greatest athletes in the history of any sport – male or female
So here is how the athletes, stars, leaders has been reacting to Williams’ retirement:
“Congrats on an amazing career, @SerenaWilliams! How lucky were we to be able
to watch a young girl from Compton grow up to become one of the greatest athletes of all time.
to watch a young girl from Compton grow up to become one of the greatest athletes of all time.
“Her incredible career made its mark on tennis history.
And yet her greatest contributions may be yet to come. Thank you, @serenawilliams.
Your journey continues.”