Michelle Obama, Tiger Woods, Oprah Winfrey and LeBron James were some of the celebrities who paid tribute to the American tennis player Serena Wiliams, who this Friday will have played the last match of her career.
“A champion”, “the greatest of all time”, “a legend”, were some of the words written on social networks about Williams shortly after the loss in the third round of the US Open.
Oprah Winfrey, TV star: “25 years old. Champion. Hero. Legend forever!”
Tiger Woods, one of the best golfers in history: “You are the best on and off the course. Thank you for inspiring us all to pursue our dreams. I love you, my little sister !!!!!!”.
Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States: “Congratulations on your incredible career, Serena Williams! How lucky we are to have been able to watch a young daughter from Compton grow up to be one of the greatest athletes of all time!” I’m proud of you, my friend, and can’t wait to see the lives you continue to transform through your talents.”
LeBron James, basketball star, four-time NBA champion: “It has been an honor to follow your path. I just want to thank you for being an inspiration to so many people.”
Coco Gauff, US tennis hopeful: “Serena, thank you. You are the reason I believe in this dream. The impact you have had on me is beyond words we can put together and for that I say thank you, thank you.” you, thanks, GOAT [Melhor Jogadora de Todos os Tempos]!”.
Billie Jean King, Former Tennis Champion and Gender Equality Activist: “Your incredible career has made history in tennis. However, the greatest contributions may yet be ahead. Thank you Serena Williams. Your journey continues.”
Andy Roddick, former US Open winner: “I love you Serena Williams. It has been the pleasure of a lifetime to see you become who you are. I can’t wait to see what you do next. Thank you my old friend.”
American tennis player Serena Williams was excluded this Friday from the US Open, the fourth and last ‘major’ of the season, after losing to Australian Ajla Tomjanovic in the third round.
Williams, 40, was beaten 7-5, 6-7, 6-1.
The American, who has won 73 trophies in her career, 23 of them in ‘Grand Slam’ tournaments, suggested in a recent interview that she might quit tennis after the US Open.
Source: TSF
