File photo of Serena and Venus Williams© AFP
23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams crashed out of the US Open on Friday after losing in the third round to Croatia’s Ajla Tomljanovic. Considered one of the greatest players to have played the game, Serena lost 5-7, 7-6, 1-6 in the third round. After the match, Serena was rightfully emotional and said she would not reconsider retirement but “you never know”.
In the on-court interview, Serena Williams was seen crying and credited her sister Venus for achieving huge success in the sport.
“If there wasn’t Venus I wouldn’t be Serena. So thank you, Venus. That’s the only reason Serena Williams ever existed. It all started with my parents, they deserve everything. I’m so grateful to them.” These are happy tears, I guess,” Serena said.
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When asked by an on-court interviewer if there was any possibility she could advance her career, she replied: “I don’t think so, but you never know.”
“It’s been a fun ride,” she said. “It’s been the most incredible ride and journey I’ve ever had in my life, I mean.
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“I’m so grateful to everyone who’s ever said ‘Go, Serena’ in their life. I’m so grateful. You got me here.”
with AFP input
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