Serena Williams’ Retirement Announcement Is End Of An Era. Twitter Says, “Retirement Never Looked So Beautiful!”
When you follow a certain sport, you also know about the best players who play that sport. Naturally, you start following their games, and their career, feel sad when they lose and rejoice when they win. But when they announce their retirement from the sport, it feels like a personal loss because you will not be able to see your favourite sportsperson play again. This is exactly what happened with Serena Williams’ fans yesterday.
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The star tennis player announced her retirement in an article in Vogue Magazine and said that she is ‘evolving’ from tennis to other things in life that are important for her. This year’s US Open will be her last professional tournament. From the moment people heard the news of Serena taking a bow from the game, they shared their reactions on Twitter regarding the same. Her fans saluted her for her tennis career, for breaking records, winning medals and trophies and for being one of the most legendary players in the history of the game. Twitter paid a teary farewell to Serena Wiliams.
Sports presenter Anne-Marie Batson wrote, “The greatest player of all time @serenawilliams starts her farewell journey from the professional game. The US Open is her last hurrah. We will never see the likes of her ability, strength and tenacity again, while a fan wrote, “I’m not shocked to read this, it doesn’t stop it from being bitter sweet. She dedicated her life, and body, to the sport. She is one of the best to ever do it. She inspired many of us, not only to play, but to even watch the sport. She earned the G.O.A.T. status!”
The greatest player of all time @serenawilliams starts her farewell journey from the professional game.
The US Open is her last hurrah. We will never see the likes of her ability, strength and tenacity again. #SerenaWilliams pic.twitter.com/aiegKfdw3N
— Anne-Marie Batson (@AnnemarieBatson) August 9, 2022
I'm not shocked to read this, it doesn't stop it from being bitter sweet. She dedicated her life, and body, to the sport. She is one of the best to ever do it. She inspired many of us, not only to play, but to even watch the sport. She earned the G.O.A.T. status!#SerenaWilliams https://t.co/CsVn1fwHRB
— ATL Peach 🍑 (@ATLPeach_) August 9, 2022
One of the Twitter users thanked Serena for breaking the glass ceiling for women of colour in the sport. She wrote, “Thank you, #SerenaWilliams. For showing brown girls that we too can be champions. For showing brown girls with natural hair that we too can be cover girls. For showing brown girls that we have no limits. You’re FOREVER the blueprint”, while another fan went on to give Williams in Game Of Thrones style. Aww, so cute!
Thank you, #SerenaWilliams.
For showing brown girls that we too can be champions.
For showing brown girls with natural hair that we too can be cover girls.
For showing brown girls that we have no limits.
You’re FOREVER the blueprint. pic.twitter.com/60yBl4eFUY
— Mia Kai (@miakai) August 9, 2022
A QUEEN. As said in her own words, this is not a retirement. This is an EVOLUTION. I can’t wait to see what’s next. 🔥 #SerenaWilliams https://t.co/SjXoJtE3EQ
— Luvvie (@Luvvie) August 9, 2022
#SerenaWilliams will forever be the GOAT in how she changed the game and paved the way. Can't wait to see her next chapters because while she may be retiring from Tennis, you know she'll be doing something great!
— Portia ♍️ 🐳McGonagal portiamcgonagal1619 on Insta (@PortiaMcGonagal) August 9, 2022
I am very selective on people I admire.
The Williams sisters are two that I admire very much. The extraordinary grace of spirit that they have shown throughout their careers is truly admirable. I wish her happiness.— #PissedWoman 😎✌🌈🌻🇺🇦 (@stilllaurieone) August 9, 2022
I knew this day will come but boy I'm not prepare to face it, you have indeed written your name in the history of tennis, 23 Grand Slam is no fluke at all #SerenaWilliams all the best legend 💪💪💪#tennis #yourfavoritesportgirl pic.twitter.com/3fQ34gCUh2
— Cali_e (@cali_enejele) August 9, 2022
The 🐐
Thank you Serena for proving just what women can do, be, and achieve and for being a trailblazer for girls everywhere. #serenawilliams
— Georgie Heath🎙️ (@GeorgieHeath27) August 9, 2022
I knew this moment was coming. I’m still NOT READY. #SerenaWilliams
— Vee 🎙 Sussex Set Podcast (@MeghanMood) August 9, 2022
Hero.
Legendary.
Courageous.
Unapologetically authentic.
Serena Williams paved the path for future generations. She deserves all the flowers 💐
Thank you Serena #SerenaWilliams pic.twitter.com/ov8l5MIqpa— Bobbi ■ We 🧡 you BG ■ (@SwaggyDgB) August 9, 2022
Also read: Serena Williams Says She’s Evolving From Tennis As She Announces Retirement
It is worth mentioning that Serena Williams won the Grand Slam title 23 times and won her first title at the age of 17 years! We cannot wait for her to unleash her magic in the last game at the US Open.