I really cried when I saw the news thanks to her I became the player I am - Garbine Muguruza Coco Gauff and other WTA stars pay tribute to Serena Williams × 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

I really cried when I saw the news thanks to her I became the player I am - Garbine Muguruza Coco Gauff and other WTA stars pay tribute to Serena Williams

By Kristina Villanueva Modified 02 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Serena Williams has inspired a lot of tennis stars over the years. The tributes for Serena Williams just keep pouring in. Garbine Muguruza and Coco Gauff are among the latest tennis stars who honored the soon-to-retire Williams in a video shared by the WTA. Muguruza said that she shed tears upon hearing the news about the six-time US Open champion and 23-time Grand Slam winner Williams' "evolving away from tennis." Two-time Major winner Muguruza added that "having zero options to become a tennis player," her mom encouraged her by making Serena Williams and her older sister Venus Williams her inspiration. "I really cried when I saw the news because she inspired many of us. I'm one of those girls that started in a very difficult sport, playing tennis, having zero options to become a tennis player. And I remember my mom always saying, 'Look at these sisters and they made it. Look how fearless they are. You have to be like them," said Muguruza, adding, "And, well, thanks to her, I became the player I am." Reem Abulleil@ReemAbulleilMuguruza: I saw both matches. I'm zero surprised. I think she's playing like Serena plays: Strong and solid, just her game. I'm zero surprised. She's putting it together at the right moment. This is a last push & we all see it that this is a last push because she's giving it all.795Muguruza: I saw both matches. I'm zero surprised. I think she's playing like Serena plays: Strong and solid, just her game. I'm zero surprised. She's putting it together at the right moment. This is a last push & we all see it that this is a last push because she's giving it all. Gauff, meanwhile, equated Williams to the sport of tennis itself, emphasizing how she changed the game. "Serena is definitely tennis, I would say. The way that she's changed the game. If you look at from when she started her career and how people are playing, to now when she's ending it and how people are playing. I think that massive change is due to her. No one was doing it like her and I dont think anyone will ever do it like her," said Gauff. Coco Gauff (fourth from left) cheers on her idol Serena Williams (not in photo) during the 2020 Fed Cup. Ons Jabeur, Serena Williams' doubles partner in Eastbourne, and Madison Keys also shared good words about Serena. Like Muguruza, Jabeur and Keys drew inspiration from the 40-year-old Williams as they carved their own paths in tennis. "Serena really created history for tennis and opened the doors for us. For me, as a young girl dreaming to play tennis, she's such an inspiration. And I was lucky enough to be the same on tour with her," said Jabeur. "She's been an absolute inspiration for me ever since I was little. I grew up watching her. And then being able to play her has been some of the greatest moments of my life and my career and something I'll always remember and cherish," said Keys.

Garbine Muguruza Coco Gauff Ons Jabeur and Madison Keys join Serena Williams in US Open third round

Garbine Muguruza strikes a backhand against Linda Fruhvirtova in the second round of the US Open. Serena Williams is still in the thick of the US Open battle as she made it to the third round after beating World No. 2 Anett Kontaveit in three sets. Garbine Muguruza, Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur and Madison Keys joined her there as they also got past their respective second-round opponents. Williams will next face Ajla Tomljanovic in what is expected to be another packed Arthur Ashe Stadium. José Morgado@josemorgadoINCREDIBLE, once again.

#SerenaWilliams keeps the Last Dance going, beating the world number #2 Anett Kontaveit 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-2, in 2h27, to reach the 3rd round at the #USOpen.

How far can the 23 times Slam champ go?

She is facing Tomljanovic next.1704272INCREDIBLE, once again.#SerenaWilliams keeps the Last Dance going, beating the world number #2 Anett Kontaveit 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-2, in 2h27, to reach the 3rd round at the #USOpen. How far can the 23 times Slam champ go?She is facing Tomljanovic next. https://t.co/O4Osk3mqdt Meanwhile, Muguruza and Petra Kvitova will face each other in a fight between two Grand Slam champions, while Gauff meets Keys in an all-American battle. Another American, Shelby Rogers, squares off with Ons Jabeur. 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