JOHANNESBURG – Tennis superstar Serena Williams has officially retired from the sport after her final match at the US Open.
Fans, supporters and brands have taken to social media to speak about her incredible career and wish her well in retirement.
William’s retirement comes just before her 41st birthday as she announced she would like to take time to explore and commit herself to other things such as motherhood.
She had a career that spanned over two decades and has been declared by many fans as "the greatest of all time."
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.
Im proud of you, my friendand I cant wait to see the lives you continue to transform with your talents. pic.twitter.com/VWONEMAwz3
Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 3, 2022
This photo is a perfect work of art #SerenaWilliams #ThankYouSerena pic.twitter.com/pCbxzOAISz
Luis. (@serenapower_) August 30, 2022
On stats alone, Serena Williams would be the greatest of all time. But when you consider everything not in a stat linethe lily white world of tennis, the brush with death, winning while pregnanther legacy transcends sport. Weve been so, so very lucky. A champion for all times.
Charlotte Clymer (@cmclymer) September 3, 2022
Thank you @serenawilliams!
Youve changed the game of tennis forever. Through all the different phases of your career, your love for the sport was always present. Its truly been an honour to play in the era that youve defined. pic.twitter.com/xwUXgftRdBAngelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) September 3, 2022
From Compton to The Big Apple – GOAT Serena Williams has been an inspiring athlete to so many young women – that is her legacy. @dougkass
Dougie Kass (@DougKass) September 3, 2022
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