Starting this Friday, September 2, world tennis will not be the same. The considered best athlete in the discipline retired, and considered one of the best in any sport, such as Serena Williams when she lost in the duel of the third round of the US Open against the Australian Ajla Tomljanović.
With tears of happiness, as she described it, she said goodbye to her audience at Arthur Ashe Stadium: “It all started with my parents. Thank you Venus, there would be no Serena without you.” That dedication to her older sister was one of the most emotional parts of her farewell.
She spent 186 consecutive weeks in the 1st place in the ranking, he won 4 Olympic gold medals, he lifted 23 Grand Slams, he conquered 367 Grand Slams matches, won 6 US Open and closed with 73 career titles in singles.
An athlete of her talent leaves a legacy indelible that shakes the fibers of athletes from other disciplines beyond tennis. All, surrendered to the queen of the United States
Derek Jeter: “It has been a pleasure to see the greatness! Congratulations Serena!”
Tiger Woods: “Serena Williams you are literally the best on and off the court. Thank you for inspiring us all to pursue our dreams. I love you sister!”.
Juan Martín del Potro: “Simply GOAT. Only. Thank you Serena Williams. We love you”
Nadia Podoroska: “Simply, #Serena. THANK YOU”
Deyna Castellanos: “You created a path in Women’s Sports that I hope to follow. Queen Deyna is not possible without your inspiration. thank you #GOAT”.
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