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Serena Williams top 5 Grand Slam records that may not be broken any time soon

By Bhargav Modified 03 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Serena Williams lost in the US Open third round on Friday. Serena Williams ended her illustrious career with a three-set third-round defeat against Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open on Friday night. The 40-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best female tennis players to have graced the game. Williams' greatness, in fact, transends the sport, as many won't have any qualms about calling the American the greatest female athlete of all time. In what turned out to be the final match of her illustrious career, Williams conceded a tight opening set to Tomjlanovic. However, she came roaring back into the contest, taking the second on a tiebreak as a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium erupted. Unfortunately, her momentum proved short-lived, and she found herself trailing 5-1 - a deficit that would eventually prove too tall to surmount. Nevertheless, Williams brought her legendary warrior mentality to the fore - saving five points as Tomljanovic served for the match. US Open Tennis@usopenSerena bids farewell to tennis at the #USOpen

Read more bit.ly/3TxK3421264225Serena bids farewell to tennis at the #USOpen Read more bit.ly/3TxK342 https://t.co/bWcWIDXC7L However, the American was only delaying the inevitable, as Tomljanovic made good at the sixth time of asking to bring Williams' career to a close. The match ended 7-5, (4) 6-7, 6-1 in favor of the Australian. It wasn't the result many envisaged, as the American was widely expected to embark on an unlikely title run. She notably dumped out second seed Anett Kontaveit in the second round. Despite falling well short of going all the way in her last tournament, Williams wades off into the sunset with numbers, especially in Majors, that could stand the test of time. For starters, she's one of only two ladies to have won the triple career Grand Slam and one of four to win Major matches in their teens, 20s, 30s and 40s. US Open Tennis@usopenSerena put up numbers we may never see again.140583788Serena put up numbers we may never see again. https://t.co/OYPGaQZcAq Without revealing much else, here's a look at five Serena Williams Grand Slam records that may not be broken any time soon:

#5 Serena Williams is the oldest female Major finalist in Open Era

Serena Williams has many Major records to her name after an illustrious career. Serena Williams became the oldest lady to make a Major final when she reached the US Open title match in 2019. Serena was nearly 38 at the time (37 years, 347 days), breaking the record of her sister Venus. The latter also reached the Wimbledon 2017 final at the age of 37 (37 years, 28 days). US Open Tennis@usopenStanding at the top

Serena Williams reaches her 10th US Open women's singles final, the most in the Open Era.3047915Standing at the top Serena Williams reaches her 10th US Open women's singles final, the most in the Open Era. https://t.co/sxy6ryqRHq In what turned out to be her final Major singles final, Williams lost to Bianca Andreescu. It denied the younger Williams sister the chance to go level with all-time Grand Slam leader Margaret Court. Andreescu's victory also meant that Williams couldn't win a record seventh US Open title in her 10th final at the tournament. Not many female players after the age of 35 have reached a Major final since the Williams sisters, so Serena's record could stand for a while.

#4 Oldest female player to win Major in Open Era

Serena Williams on Day 13 of the 2017 Australian Open. Serena Williams created history at the 2017 Australian Open, where she beat her sister Venus to extend her record as the oldest female Major winner in the Open Era. That eventually proved to be the final title of the younger Williams sister's illustrious career. Serena Williams went through the fortnight without dropping a set, conceding just eight games in the final. At the 2015 Wimbledon, a 33-year-old Williams broke Martina Navratilova's record to become the oldest female Major singles winner in the Open Era. Gracenote Olympic@GracenoteGoldSerena Slam! Williams (33-288) becomes oldest woman to win Grand Slam singles title (Open era), beating Navrátilová (33-263, Wimbledon '90).319Serena Slam! Williams (33-288) becomes oldest woman to win Grand Slam singles title (Open era), beating Navrátilová (33-263, Wimbledon '90). Interestingly, Williams was a few months pregnant at the time of her triumph at Melbourne Park, making her feat all the more impressive.

#3 Most Major singles match wins by a woman in Open Era

Serena Williams at the 2022 Australian Open. Serena Williams (367) holds the record for most Grand Slam match wins by a female player in the Open Era. Williams brought up her 367th and final Major match win of her career in the second round of the 2022 US Open, where she beat Anett Kontaveit. That brought her to within two of Roger Federer's Open Era record. OptaAce@OptaAce367 - #SerenaWilliams has won 367 Grand Slam matches so far: only Roger Federer has won more Majors matches in the Open Era (369). Witnesses.

@WTA @WTA_insider #USOpen2022 #USOpen #Serena8126367 - #SerenaWilliams has won 367 Grand Slam matches so far: only Roger Federer has won more Majors matches in the Open Era (369). Witnesses.@WTA @WTA_insider #USOpen2022 #USOpen #Serena https://t.co/Suky3UtZeV However, Williams fell short of equalling or surpassing Federer as she was defeated by Tomljanovic in the third round. Nevertheless, the American is 62 clear of Navratilova (305), the female player with the second-most Major singles match wins.

#2 Most Singles Majors in Open Era by female player

Serena Williams with her 2017 Australian Open title Serena Williams created history at the 2017 Australian Open. By beating her sister Venus in the final, Serena broke a tie with Steffi Graf (22) to become the first woman to win 23 Major singles titles in the Open Era. That's a record tally by any player - male or female - in the Open Era. Although Williams' record could be equalled by Rafael Nadal at the ongoing US Open, no female player is unlikely to come close to the mark any time soon. #AusOpen@AustralianOpenThere was plenty at stake for Serena in the #AusOpen 2017 final.19161965There was plenty at stake for Serena in the #AusOpen 2017 final. https://t.co/LRx7Fl48uP For context, Serena's sister Venus (7) is currently the active female player with the most singles Major wins. However, the 42-year-old is now a fading force since making her last Grand Slam final at Wimbledon in 2017. Venus hasn't won a Major since winning the grasscourt Major 14 years ago.

#1 Only player to win career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles

Venus Williams and Serena Williams pose after winning gold at the 2012 London Olympics. Serena Williams is one of a handful of players to win the career Golden Slam in singles, winning all four Majors and the Olympic gold. Williams achieved the feat when she won the gold medal at the London Olympics in 2012. She had won her first singles titles at the Australian Open in 2003, Roland Garros in 2002, Wimbledon in 2002 and US Open in 1999. USTA@ustaOn this day in 2012, Serena Williams achieved the career Golden Slam at the London Olympics ?46641On this day in 2012, Serena Williams achieved the career Golden Slam at the London Olympics ? https://t.co/OrB20B8zLO Interestingly, Williams has also achieved the career Golden Slam in doubles, making her the only player to accomplish the rare feat in both singles and doubles. She won all her doubles titles at the four Grand Slams and Olympics with her sister Venus. Serena won her first doubles titles at the Australian Open in 2001, Roland Garros in 1999, Wimbledon in 2000 and US Open in 1999. The Williams sisters won their first of three Olympic doubles gold medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anantaajith Ra × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी