Serena Williams retires as the people's champion!
Serena Williams retires from tennis and here's what the internet has to say...
The Queen of the Court, Serena Williams, has finally decided to take a step back from her passion of tennis after an incredible career.
Her journey has inspired so many people around the world, thus making her an international icon and dubbed "the greatest of all time."
"A player like no other, a career like no other, a story like no other" says Wimbledon.
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Here are a few of her most memorable accolades:
96 career titles.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) September 3, 2022
39 Grand Slams.
319 weeks as World No. 1.
$94M in career prize money.
Activism.
Business ventures.
The highest-earning female athlete ever.
A career over, but a legend forever: Serena Williams. pic.twitter.com/UmzVGTbc8p
She now bids farewell to her time on the court, with her focus being shifted to motherhood.
Serena is ready to enjoy a new phase in life.
She says: “I’m ready to be a mom and explore a different version of Serena and technically in the world I’m still super young so I want to have a bit of a life while I’m still walking.”
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The greatest to ever do it.
— ESPN (@espn) September 3, 2022
Thank you, @serenawilliams ❤️ pic.twitter.com/lZ6OezBoGu
Many fans have been distraught over Serena leaving the sport.
Despite her leaving the sport, we have full faith that she will continue to inspire, grow, and connect with others via her various platforms and voice.
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Many public figures such as Michelle Obama, Rafael Nadal, and various other brands and tennis players have payed tribute to her career.
She has not faced any backlash but has rather been flooded with love and support for her decision as #ThankYouSerena trends online.
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