Serena Williams He confirmed on Friday, after his withdrawal from the United States Open, that at this time he did not intend to reconsider the idea of retiring from tennis, but left little possibility open by making sure “you don’t know”.
“I think not, but you never know. I do not know“said Serena Williams in her emotional interview on a packed Arthur Ashe court, after losing 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1 to Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.
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Williams, 40, confirmed in a recent interview that she is ready to retire from tennis and suggested it will happen after this US Open.
The American won 73 trophies in his career, including 23 ‘majors’, with seven Wimbledons, seven Australian Opens, six US Opens and three Roland Garros.
“Thank you very much, I tried. Thanks dad, I know you’re watching. Thank you motherWilliams said, before pulling away.
“Thank you to everyone who has been by my side these decades. But I start with my family. Not Serena and without Venus, so thank you, Venus. He was the only reason why Serena existed.“, he claimed.
The former number 1 He was assured that he had a “bright future” and that he wanted to devote himself to things he could not enjoy fully to date for his tennis commitments, although he has continued to vaguely confirm his retirement.
She did so after losing to Australian Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open, in what could be the last match of her career, she suggested in a recent interview.
“I don’t know, I don’t think so (if his withdrawal is definitive). I have always loved Australia.“He said with a smile at the post-match press conference.
“It’s been a long time since Wimbledon last year. In that case, I’m not sure if that will be my last tournament or not. I need a lot of work to get here. Obviously, I can still play. But more than this is needed. I’m ready to be a mother, discover a new version of Serena“, he added.
She reported that she will rest this Saturday and is looking forward to spending time with her five-year-old daughter, Olympia.
“I want to be with my daughter. I was with him almost every day except for two or three days, but my career was very difficult for him. So it will be nice to spend time with him, to do things that I never got the chance to do. I have a bright future ahead,” he said.
When asked how she would like to be remembered, Williams emphasized her fighting spirit and her passion for tennis.
“There are many things, for example the fight. I am a fighter. I think I gave, and continue to give, something to tennis. My intensity and obvious passion, is a very good word. I continued despite the ups and downs. I’m so grateful for these moments and being Serena.”
Serena Williams lost to Ajla Tomljanovic, 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1 in the third round of the US Open.
Williams, 40, confirmed in a recent interview that she is ready to retire from tennis and suggested it will happen after this US Open.
Tomjanovic, after her victory, which was achieved after Williams canceled five match points, considered that the American is “the greatest ever” and “tennis will never be the same” after his retirement.
Source: La Verdad
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