All the sports stars have paid tribute to Serena Williams these days. Speaking to Eurosport, Mats Wilander highlighted the American star’s huge impact. He explained: “Serena meant a lot not only to the world of sport, but also to the United States in general.
She took women’s tennis to a completely different level, pushing the boundaries of the sport. We will remember her above all for her fighting spirit. She never gave up, she always knew how to react in the face of adversity.”
“In her last game, she literally refused to give up. She obviously didn’t want to lose, but she never fell into despair. She knew how to keep the right balance.
She gave fans hope that she could win the US Open, even though that wasn’t what mattered most to her. They were all over the moon because they were admiring Serena for the last time.
If she really leaves tennis, it was an incredible end.” Barbara Schett also expressed her opinion on the subject: “I still find it hard to believe that the era of Serena is over.
We can only thank her and wish her the best for the future.”
The retirement of Serena Williams.
With her elimination in the third round of the US Open, Serena Williams’ career is officially over.
Although she failed to match Margaret Court’s 24 Slams, experts have no doubt that the American legend is the greatest player of all time. The former WTA No. 1 has taken women’s tennis to another level, making millions fall in love with the sport across the globe.
The last two seasons have been quite troubled for Serena, who hasn’t been able to compete at the highest level due to her age and increasing physical issues.
The desire to spend more time with her family and the will to dedicate herself to other of her projects pushed her to this very painful decision. The 23-time Grand Slam champion bid a fond farewell at Arthur Ashe Stadium, though the ending wasn’t what she had hoped for.
During a press conference, Williams confided that she would like to stay in touch with the world of tennis in another form.
