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Celebrities, from Samuel L. Jackson to Michelle Obama, pay tribute to Serena Williams after US Open loss

NEW YORK — A tennis goddess exited the U.S. Open with a glorious goodbye — and the world took note.

Tribune News Service

Serena Williams Shares Future Plans After U.S. Open Loss

The 23-time Grand Slam winner revealed how she plans to spend her time after Friday’s loss.

Sports Illustrated

Serena Williams's career in stats: Is she the tennis GOAT?

There's no doubt Serena Williams is one of the greatest players tennis has ever seen. Whether she is the GOAT — greatest of all time — depends on how you measure success.

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Serena Williams found it difficult to say goodbye: the elite of the elite usually do

When the 23-time major champion says she’s retiring, maybe it’s time to believe her – and for her to believe herself

The Guardian - US

‘It’s been a fun ride’: tears and tributes as Serena Williams ‘evolves’ out of tennis

Pure grit and scintillating play – Williams’s curtain call against Ajla Tomljanović demonstrated how she changed all sport for ever

The Guardian - UK

Sports stars shower Serena Williams with praise after her U.S. Open loss

"Literally the greatest on and off the court."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ajla Tomljanovic after beating Serena Williams in U.S. Open: ‘It almost didn’t feel right’

Ajla Tomljanovic played exceptionally well to earn the W over Serena Williams in the U.S. Open.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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See the most emotional moments of Serena Williams’ final match at the US Open, in photos

See the final moments of Serena's career through these dazzling photos.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Candace Parker’s vintage playoff performances leading way for Sky

Through five postseason games, Parker is averaging 16.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.8 blocks and 1.2 steals, and she’s doing it in less than 30 minutes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Serena Williams will define her own legacy

The 23-time Grand Slam champion is likely done wiht tennis after her 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 loss to Ajla Tomljanovic at the U.S. Open.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tiger Woods, Simone Biles and LeBron James pay tribute to Serena Williams

Williams ended her career after bowing out of the US Open at the third round stage last night

Irish Mirror

It’s been a fun ride – Serena Williams bids farewell after US Open loss

Williams’ performances against Danka Kovinic and Anett Kontaveit had given hope to the tens of thousands who flocked to Flushing Meadows hoping her swansong could have a fairytale ending.

Irish Mirror

Serena’s retirement after U.S. Open heralds sunset of tennis’ golden era

Like Serena Williams, the triumvirate of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic have dominated tennis for the last two decades, and are on their last legs

The Hindu

Medvedev vs. Kyrgios in blockbuster U.S. Open round of 16

Kyrgios defeated Medvedev the last time they met less than a month ago in Montreal, and their meeting predicted at the hardcourt Grand Slam since the U.S. Open draw was announced

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The Independent UK

Michelle Obama and Tiger Woods lead tributes to Serena Williams: ‘I’m proud of you, my friend’

‘Her greatest contributions may be yet to come,’ writes Billie Jean King

The Independent UK

Serena Williams: From glass-strewn Compton courts to all-time tennis great

Williams waved an emotional goodbye after her US Open defeat on Friday night.

The Guardian - UK

Serena Williams showed the world that black women excel. That has changed us all

Born in the same year as the tennis champion, I watched her face countless obstacles – and become the greatest of all time, says writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tomljanovic Conflicted after Beating Idol Serena at US Open

Ajla Tomljanovic admitted to feeling "a little bit like the villain" after she beat her idol Serena Williams on Friday at the US Open in what was likely the 23-time Grand Slam champion's final match. The Australian overcame a Serena-crazed sold-out crowd and an in-form Williams to emerge with a…

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The Guardian - US

Serena Williams went out the same way she came in: fighting like hell

There is no greater expression of Serena’s love for the sport than how long she stayed and many times she came back. She played on until the end, the very end

Radio France Internationale

Serena goes down fighting, looks forward to life after tennis

Serena Williams says she is looking forward to a life beyond tennis after her hopes of a 24th Grand Slam victory at the US Open ended in defeat on Friday. Williams, who turns 41 later this month, lost her third round match to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in three sets.

The Independent UK

Serena Williams ends dazzling career with third-round loss at US Open

‘Simply The Best’ played over the Arthur Ashe Stadium loudspeakers as the 23-time grand slam singles champion waved goodbye

The Independent UK

Alexis Ohanian says his and Serena William’s daughter Olympia made him a ‘better man’

‘I’m so grateful your mama brought you into this world’

ABC News

Ajla Tomljanović was quick to charm the crowd after ending Serena Williams's career at the US Open. Who is the Australian player?

Australian Ajla Tomljanović appears to have ended Serena Williams's playing career. The US crowd might have been forgiven for being a little upset, but Tomljanović charmed them with her humility.

Evening Standard

Serena Williams set to retire after US Open exit as one of sport’s great careers comes to an emotional end

Serena Williams waved an emotional goodbye to tennis after a third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open.

The Independent UK

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