Tributes have started to pour in for Serena Williams after the tennis legend announced her impending retirement in the September issue of Vogue Magazine. The American great is soon to call time on her sensational career spanning over 25 years, which included 23 grand slam tiles.
She is currently participating in the Canadian Open with the aim to compete in the US Open at the end of the month, which could prove to be the last tournament of her career. Since announcing her intentions to step away from the sport, fellow celebrities and sporting greats have sent messages of encouragement to the icon.
Friend and seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton said: “Such an Icon!! Queen!! GOAT!! We love you @serenawilliams”. Kim Kardashian commented under Serena’s Instagram post regarding her retirement with a goat and flowers emojis, while actress Gabrielle Union shared the post on her Instagram story with a photo of a goat's face and added: “Can't wait to see what's next friend.”
