Greatest Athlete to ever walk this planet there will never be another - Tennis world & fans react to Serena Williams imminent retirement × 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 Gaming 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 News Greatest Athlete to ever walk this planet there will never be another - Tennis world & fans react to Serena Williams imminent retirement By Pritha Ghosh Modified 09 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The Tennis world reacts to Serena Williams' hint at retirement After a career that has witnessed her win 23 Grand Slam singles titles, Serena Williams has hinted that she will retire from tennis. To end her career on a strong note, she will ideally retire after the 2022 US Open, where she will be vying for her 24th Grand Slam title. The 40-year-old revealed her plans to end her career and shared the news with the world in a recent interview with Vogue, for which she will be featured on the cover of the September issue. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Tennis fans and players alike have expressed their opinions in response to this news on social media, with the majority of them praising the American for her decision to quit after two decades of uncountable achievements. Former tennis pro Caroline Wozniacki remarked that she is so proud of Serena Williams for making such a bold decision. "I love you and so proud of you," Wozniacki said. American singer Ciara felt that Williams has inspired everyone along the way and said that she is incredibly proud of her. She commented: "So proud of you Rena! You've inspired us all on your great journey through tennis and being a mom! We're all so proud of you!" The 23-time Grand Slam champion was described as an "icon" and a "legend" by Gabriella Karefa Johnson, who is the fashion editor for Vogue magazine. "The greatest the ever was. An icon, a legend, a fashion killa, THEE moment. Serena 4 ever!" Here are some more reactions from fans on Twitter: uandme4life@uandme4lifeGreatest Athlete to ever walk this planet… There will never be another. twitter.com/FOS/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 21Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlGreatest Athlete to ever walk this planet… There will never be another. twitter.com/FOS/status/155… Alexi Giannoulias@GiannouliasThe most dominant athlete over the last quarter century. Bravo @serenawilliams on a legendary career. You are an inspiration. twitter.com/fos/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 72280Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlThe most dominant athlete over the last quarter century. Bravo @serenawilliams on a legendary career. You are an inspiration. twitter.com/fos/status/155… Andrew Wendy's@KawhiMeABurnerOne of the greatest athletes we'll ever see twitter.com/FOS/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 62282Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlOne of the greatest athletes we'll ever see twitter.com/FOS/status/155… Rifi@Rifrif9510A legend and an inspiration to all the women out there twitter.com/fos/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 41Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlA legend and an inspiration to all the women out there twitter.com/fos/status/155… babygirl in the challey@QueminiI could probably write a whole Medium post on how much Serena Williams means to me. As a woman, as a Black woman, as a dark-skinned Black woman. Thinking about her retirement from tennis makes me tear up in a bittersweet way…but it’s mostly sweet. She is forever the GOAT. twitter.com/fos/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 22293Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlI could probably write a whole Medium post on how much Serena Williams means to me. As a woman, as a Black woman, as a dark-skinned Black woman. Thinking about her retirement from tennis makes me tear up in a bittersweet way…but it’s mostly sweet. She is forever the GOAT. twitter.com/fos/status/155… Jay Tucker@datashogunMy favorite athlete. Winning titles while carrying another human in her body. I can’t wait to see what she does next!! twitter.com/fos/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 31Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlMy favorite athlete. Winning titles while carrying another human in her body. I can’t wait to see what she does next!! twitter.com/fos/status/155… Sonja@sonjacfc_She's retiring as one of the biggest Legends not only in tennis but also across all sports, thank you for everything Serena twitter.com/FOS/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 22297Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlShe's retiring as one of the biggest Legends not only in tennis but also across all sports, thank you for everything Serena twitter.com/FOS/status/155… The Coldest Cat@IceBerg__SlimmmThe Goat is hanging up her racket twitter.com/fos/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 67162301Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlThe Goat is hanging up her racket twitter.com/fos/status/155… https://t.co/uFdKuw4K0b Larry Legend@larryislegendIt’s time. She’s the greatest female athlete of all time. IMO. Salute an amazing career!! twitter.com/fos/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 247Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlIt’s time. She’s the greatest female athlete of all time. IMO. Salute an amazing career!! twitter.com/fos/status/155… Trigga Trey@hoodieskeenaszLEGEND. Has a case for being the greatest athlete. Not just the greatest womens athlete. Enjoy retirement twitter.com/fos/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 12310Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlLEGEND. Has a case for being the greatest athlete. Not just the greatest womens athlete. Enjoy retirement twitter.com/fos/status/155… Zeus@Zeus_NYCThe greatest to ever do it. Congrats on an incredible career. #Serena twitter.com/fos/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 12315Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlThe greatest to ever do it. Congrats on an incredible career. #Serena twitter.com/fos/status/155… Impractical Troller @_SKYLITOGreat for her! She’s literally dominated her sport in ways no other athlete and/or male has done. I hope she wins the damn thing twitter.com/fos/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 32320Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlGreat for her! She’s literally dominated her sport in ways no other athlete and/or male has done. I hope she wins the damn thing twitter.com/fos/status/155… George Smith@gsmith8907It's all coming to an end I knew about the Williams sisters in elementary school but not really starting to follow any tennis til I started playing in high school. She was always someone you wouldn't bet against. This queen has forever made an impact on the sport. twitter.com/FOS/status/155…Front Office Sports@FOSSerena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend 12319Serena Williams has just announced plans to retire after the U.S. Open. 73 Singles Titles 23 Grand Slam Singles titles 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles 4 Olympic Gold Medals $94M in prize moneyA legend https://t.co/rt6a6RaqFlIt's all coming to an end I knew about the Williams sisters in elementary school but not really starting to follow any tennis til I started playing in high school. She was always someone you wouldn't bet against. This queen has forever made an impact on the sport. twitter.com/FOS/status/155… Serena Williams gets her first singles win in over a year National Bank Open Toronto - Day 3 After being on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury for over a year, Serena Williams made a comeback at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. The 40-year-old warmed up by playing doubles with Ons Jabeur at the Rothesay International in Eastbourne prior to the start of the competition. However, she failed to make it past the first round at the grasscourt Major. The seven-time Wimbledon champion had her run cut short by World No. 112 Harmony Tan in a tense battle, with Tan winning 7-5, 1-6, 7-6(10-7). Despite a dismal Wimbledon exit, the American returned to action at the 2022 Canadian Open. On Monday, she defeated Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 6-3, 6-4 in the first round to earn her first match win on the WTA tour since the 2021 French Open.Express Sport@DExpress_SportSerena Williams edges past Nuria Parrizas Diaz at Canadian Open for first win in 430 daysexpress.co.uk/sport/tennis/1…22540Serena Williams edges past Nuria Parrizas Diaz at Canadian Open for first win in 430 daysexpress.co.uk/sport/tennis/1… Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Keshav Gopalan × 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? 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