Tiger Woods, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and other celebrities react as Serena Williams retires after US Open R3 defeat × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in 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 Tennis US Open 2022 News

Thank you for inspiring all of us - Tiger Woods Michelle Obama Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities hail Serena Williams after US Open 3R defeat

By Parag Jain Modified 03 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Serena Williams (L) and Tiger Woods Serena Williams' third-round defeat at the 2022 US Open on Friday night meant that her 27-year monumental career has come to an end. In her last match, the American legend fell 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1 to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in three hours and five minutes. After winning her first match at the Canadian Open in August, the 23-time Grand Slam champion revealed that she will retire after the US Open series. The 40-year-old star returned to action at Wimbledon in June after sitting out for a year due to an injury. In her seven matches this season, Williams faced defeat in four. However, after giving it her all in New York this week, she walks away with her head held high. Congratulatory messages have been pouring in since the match ended. Celebrities like Tiger Woods, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Bill Gates, among others, have thanked Serena Williams for her contributions. "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," Woods tweeted. Tiger Woods@TigerWoods.@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!!!!!!292422618.@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!!!!!! "Congrats on an amazing career, @SerenaWilliams! 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," Michelle Obama wrote. Michelle Obama@MichelleObamaCongrats on an amazing career, @SerenaWilliams!

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.385914224Congrats on an amazing career, @SerenaWilliams!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. https://t.co/VWONEMAwz3 "25 years. Champion. Shero. Legend forever! @serenawilliams," Oprah Winfrey posted. Oprah Winfrey@Oprah25 years. Champion. Shero. Legend forever! @serenawilliams #USOpen13547137225 years. Champion. Shero. Legend forever! @serenawilliams #USOpen https://t.co/xdo4dy4fpP Here are some more celebrity reactions to Serena Williams' US Open exit and expected retirement: Bill Gates@BillGatesWhat a run. @serenawilliams will be leaving behind an extraordinary tennis career that challenged the double standard between male and female players. I look forward to watching her continue building her amazing legacy off the court. b-gat.es/3QsO7jz1794218What a run. @serenawilliams will be leaving behind an extraordinary tennis career that challenged the double standard between male and female players. I look forward to watching her continue building her amazing legacy off the court. b-gat.es/3QsO7jz Samuel L. Jackson@SamuelLJacksonTHANKS @serenawilliams YOU’RE GOING OUT SCRAPPING, JUST LIKE YOU CAME IN6159648THANKS @serenawilliams YOU’RE GOING OUT SCRAPPING, JUST LIKE YOU CAME IN John Legend@johnlegendSalute the GOAT @serenawilliams. What a riveting final bow. Such a gift to watch her incredible career.9033544Salute the GOAT @serenawilliams. What a riveting final bow. Such a gift to watch her incredible career. roxane gay@rgayNothing but massive respect for Serena Williams. Fought until the very end and made her opponent have to work for the win. She is the GOAT. A champion. A legend who made tennis so interesting. For decades.10414729Nothing but massive respect for Serena Williams. Fought until the very end and made her opponent have to work for the win. She is the GOAT. A champion. A legend who made tennis so interesting. For decades. Alex Morgan@alexmorgan13Serena fighting until the last point, always. You've given so much to tennis, and so much to womens sports. Thank you @serenawilliams10702779Serena fighting until the last point, always. You've given so much to tennis, and so much to womens sports. Thank you @serenawilliams

I feel like I really brought something to tennis - Serena Williams

Serena Williams during her last match at the US Open In her final press conference as a professional tennis player, Serena Williams stated that she was proud that even at 40, her level of tennis was improving with every match. When asked about how she would like to be remembered, the six-time US Open champion mentioned a few of aspects — her fighting spirit, bringing something to tennis, different looks, and passion. "I mean, there's so many things to be remembered by. Like the fight. I'm such a fighter. I don't know. I feel like I really brought something, and bring something, to tennis. The different looks, the fist pumps, the just crazy intensity. I think that obviously the passion, I think is a really good word. Yeah, just continuing through ups and downs. I could go on and on. But I just honestly am so grateful that I had this moment and that I'm Serena," she said. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anirudh × 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