Serena Williams saw her participation in the US Open come to an end after being defeated by the Australian Ajla Tomljanovic, but beyond the result, the American tennis player moved the public present at the Billie Jean King, dedicating some emotional words to her parents and sister Venus.
Once the match was over, Serena broke down in tears as she gave her possible last statements as a player and thanked her father and mother for all the support and training she received since she was a little girl until she became the living legend she is today.
“I tried to do everything I could. Thanks dad, I know you’re watching. Thanks Mom. Thanks to everyone who has been there for decades”, expressed the youngest of the tennis player of 40 years, who was surrounded by all the love of the fans present.
Likewise, the protagonist of the night, did not forget her older sister, who was watching her throughout the match. “These are tears of happiness. Serena exists because Venus existed”, expressed the player, visibly moved by the moment.
In this sense, Serena Williams, who prior to the US Open had expressed her desire to retire from tennis, hinted that her decision was not has changed and expressed some farewell words thanking his fans for all the support provided during his career.
“It has been a fun trip. It has been the most wonderful trip of my life. I am grateful and thankful to all the people who said ‘come on Serena’. You brought me here. Thank you all ”, she argued after the end of the match.
If she keeps her word, the legendary American tennis player will end her career with 73 trophies to her name, including 23 Grand Slam, seven Wimbledons, seven Australian Opens, six US Opens and three Roland Garros.
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