 "Serena Williams falls at US Open: 'Thank you for inspiring us', 'GOAT', 'Unique' and more reactions")
New York: Serena Williams suffered a likely career-ending defeat when she was knocked out of the US Open on Friday by Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic. The 23-time Grand Slam title winner, and six-time champion in New York, lost her third round clash 7-5, 6-7 (4/7), 6-1 . Williams, who turns 41 in three weeks’ time, had said she remained “vague” over her retirement plans but without a major title since 2017, her 27-year-career is now almost certainly over. She said that she will not reconsider her decision to retire from tennis, but added: “You never know”. “Will you reconsider?” a tearful Williams was asked on court. “I don’t think so, but you never know.” Here is how other sportspersons and her peers reacted:
.@serenawilliams you’re literally the greatest on and off the court. Thank you for inspiring all of us to pursue our dreams. I love you little sis!!!!!!
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 3, 2022
Serena, THANK YOU. It is because of you I believe in this dream. The impact you’ve had on me goes beyond any words that can be put together and for that I say thank you, thank you, thank you, GOAT! pic.twitter.com/qeNZlC05WJ
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) September 3, 2022
Legend. 👑#ThankYouSerena | @WTA | @usopen pic.twitter.com/ACYmer7qjY
— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 3, 2022
Huge congratulations @serenawilliams for an amazing career. Such a Legend 🙌🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻👏🏻#GOAT #Serena #USOpen
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) September 3, 2022
S E R E N A ⭐️ 25 years on Tour💥You changed our sport forever! A legend 🏆 Wishing you another fun ride girl @serenawilliams 🥳 pic.twitter.com/0DXiunaNik
— Aleksandra Wozniak (@alekswozniak87) September 3, 2022
Serena ❤️
— Lisa Raymond (@lisaraymond73) September 3, 2022
Simplemente, #Serena
— Nadia Podoroska (@nadiapodoroska) September 3, 2022
GRACIAS 🙏#USOpen pic.twitter.com/T3PuHukJPw
The goat @serenawilliams ❤️ thank you Serena ❤️ pic.twitter.com/VKLUynps6b
— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) September 3, 2022
Her incredible career made its mark on tennis history.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 3, 2022
And yet her greatest contributions may be yet to come.
Thank you, @serenawilliams.
Your journey continues. #serena #USOpen https://t.co/0wDFfRN3Dq
Serena 💕
— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) September 3, 2022
Simply the best ❤️ @serenawilliams pic.twitter.com/lGrKBQMYCb
— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) September 3, 2022
Serving an ace down the T at 4-4 in the tie break like nothing is on the line.. And than hitting a FH winner like a G.O.A.T to get to set point.. Wow.. just.. Wow..
— Kirsten Flipkens (@FlipperKF) September 3, 2022
What a ride it’s been.
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 3, 2022
Thank you, @serenawilliams 💙 pic.twitter.com/OEURHryJxV
Serena. Thank you for being you and the inspiration to so many men and women. I’ve never seen a more intense competitor and it was an honor to share a court with you and watch history. Simply the best. @serenawilliams
— James Blake (@JRBlake) September 3, 2022
What a champion 😍 @serenawilliams
— Lucas Pouille (@la_pouille) September 3, 2022
Well now im sad but what an effort ❤️ #serena
— Jan-Michael Gambill (@JanmikeGambill) September 3, 2022
Simply the 🐐. Unique.
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) September 3, 2022
Thank you @serenawilliams
We love you 💙#USOpen2022 #Serena
Congrats on an amazing career, @SerenaWilliams!
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 3, 2022
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.
I'm proud of you, my friend—and I can't wait to see the lives you continue to transform with your talents. pic.twitter.com/VWONEMAwz3
The greatest to ever do it! @KingJames reflects on @serenawilliams legacy. #ThankYouSerenapic.twitter.com/0bRLhEsKQS
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) September 3, 2022
Sometimes all it takes to change the world is just being you. Thank you, Serena, for changing the game for so many. @serenawilliams pic.twitter.com/SQ2KqRLsxx
— Nike (@Nike) September 3, 2022
Team SW in the house 🏡#USOpen #SerenaWilliams pic.twitter.com/Iz0Lfa0XRI
— wta (@WTA) September 2, 2022
25 years. Champion. Shero. Legend forever! @serenawilliams #USOpen pic.twitter.com/xdo4dy4fpP
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) September 3, 2022
Serena fighting until the last point, always. You've given so much to tennis, and so much to womens sports. Thank you @serenawilliams
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) September 3, 2022
I’m so grateful for @serenawilliams. What she has given this sport and us will never be lost on me. #ThankYouSerena
— Allyson Felix (@allysonfelix) September 3, 2022
We just witnessed the last US Open for the greatest of all time, Serena Williams!! Serena has meant so much to sports, the game of tennis, the world, every little girl, and even more to every little Black girl across the globe. @serenawilliams #ThankYouSerena
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 3, 2022
It’s been a joy watching greatness! Congrats Serena!
— Derek Jeter (@derekjeter) September 3, 2022
Forever the GOAT @serenawilliams - no matter how this riveting match ends!!
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) September 3, 2022
Merci, @serenawilliams
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) September 3, 2022
There will never be another Queen 🏆#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/0UCTFLHv5J
More than tennis.
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) September 3, 2022
More than one of the greatest.
You mean more to us than we can say, @serenawilliams 💙
Congrats on a legendary career 👑 pic.twitter.com/9HIY6yABET
A player like no other, a career like no other, a story like no other.
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) September 3, 2022
Thank you, Serena 👑@serenawilliams | #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/h6XDl8cRgQ
All heart. So much love.
— Alexis Ohanian 🗽 (@alexisohanian) September 3, 2022
Salute the GOAT @serenawilliams. What a riveting final bow. Such a gift to watch her incredible career.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) September 3, 2022
The greatest of all time. Period! It’s been a privilege to watch history. Congrats on an incredible career @serenawilliams 💪🏻❤️ https://t.co/uk1wBM8ZxG
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) September 3, 2022
Thank you! #Serena 🐐🐐🐐
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) September 3, 2022
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