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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

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 Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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’

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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.

Evening Standard

Tiger Woods, Simone Biles and LeBron James react as Serena Williams bids farewell to tennis

Coco Gauff and Sachin Tendulkar also paid tribute to the 23-time grand slam singles champion

The Independent UK

Serena Williams Loses to Tomljanovic in US Open Farewell

Leave it to Serena Williams to not want to go quietly, to not want this match, this trip to the US Open, this transcendent career of hers, to really, truly end. Right down to what were, barring a change of heart, the final minutes of her quarter-century of excellence on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tennis Queen Serena Williams Will Likely Retire After Losing To An Aussie In The US Open

“Thank you daddy, I know you’re watching. Thanks mum.”

Pedestrian.tv

Helene Elliott: It’s end of an era as tennis legend Serena Williams bows out with loss at US Open

NEW YORK — Serena Williams’ trailblazing tennis career ended with one last blast of fire on a cool summer night at the U.S. Open, the scene of her first major triumph in 1999.

Los Angeles Times

Serena Williams loses to Ajla Tomljanovic in U.S. Open farewell

The 23-time Grand Slam champion staved off five match points to prolong the three-hours-plus proceedings, but could not do more, and was eliminated from the U.S. Open in the third round.

WEKU

Sue Barker lifts the lid on failed relationship with Cliff Richard over 40 years on

In an excerpt from her forthcoming book, Sue Barker has given an insight into her fleeting romance with Cliff Richard, revealing her frustrations that he continues to bring up the relationship 40 years on

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The Independent UK

On this day in 2006: Andre Agassi retires from tennis after US Open knockout

The American bid an emotional farewell to Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The Guardian - AU

Nick Kyrgios sideshow rolls on with straight-sets defeat of JJ Wolf

Nick Kyrgios defeated JJ Wolf 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 to move into last 16, with the Australian to clash with world No 1 Daniil Medvedev in the next round

Daily Mirror

Serena Williams bids tearful farewell after crashing out of US Open against Ajla Tomljanovic

Serena Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, has called time on her career after a thrilling three set US Open defeat to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic

Al Jazeera

Serena Williams timeline: Highs and lows of her tennis career

From turning professional aged 14 to losing at US Open, a list of her success and controversies on the tennis court.

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The Independent UK

Serena Williams bids emotional farewell to tennis after defeat at US Open

The American was in tears on Arthur Ashe Stadium following the final match of her career

AAP

Tennis or pool with the PM, anyone?

The Midwinter Ball is approaching and a who's who of Canberra's Parliament House are offering themselves up to auction as they hope to raise money for charity.

The Independent UK

Serena Williams dubbed ‘one of the greatest of all time’ after final match

A former first lady led tributes to the tennis superstar who bowed out in the third round at Flushing Meadows.

Dynamite News

US Open 2022: Serena Williams bids farewell to tennis after third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic

American Tennis legend Serena Williams bid farewell to the sport on Friday, after her defeat to Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia in the third round match of the women's singles category in the ongoing US Open 2022. Read more on Dynamite News:

Sports Illustrated

Serena Williams Gives the U.S. Open a Show With Retirement Looming

It wasn’t the dream title run, but Williams brought out some moments that looked like the Serena of old in what may be her final match.

ABC News

Serena Williams's on-court tennis career is impressive enough, but her extra-curriculars are untouchable

Serena Williams tops most of the winning stats you could want to talk about in tennis, but even that doesn't quantify the impact of her 20-plus-year career at the top of the sport.

The Guardian - US

‘Champion. Legend’: Oprah, LeBron and Michelle Obama hail Serena Williams’ career

For those who couldn’t get tickets to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night, there was always Twitter

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