Heartfelt tributes from Nadal and Alcaraz to Serena Williams on their farewell

Serena Williams said goodbye to the US Open this Friday after falling 7-5, 6-7(4) and 6-1 against Australian Ajla Tomljanovic Which, barring a big surprise, was the last match of a brilliant sports career that made him one of the greatest legends in the history of tennis and sports in general.

The American won 73 trophies in his career, including 23 ‘big’, with seven Wimbledons, seven Australian Opens, six US Opens and three Roland Garros, a figure within the reach of very few.

One of them is Rafa Nadal, who only took a few minutes to honor Serena with heartfelt messages on their social networks.

“Thank you Serena for all you have done for our sport!!! incredible champion” he wrote in an Instagram story that he accompanied by another that shows his amazing track record.

Carlos Alcaraz also remembered him. The Murcian published another story on Instagram with a video of the best moments of the American player with the message “Thank you Serena!!!“.

Recognition is different Roger Federer. The Swiss chose a video where he remembered his great battles and wished him the best of success.

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“Hi Serena, this is Roger. I want to congratulate you on the most wonderful race. You know what you’ve achieved, I know what you’ve done and it’s incredible. You must have experienced some emotions in this sport that gave you everything and more. I wish the best to your family, to your fans, who will definitely miss you a lot and I am one of them,” said Federer.

The Basel-born tennis player asked Serena to return to tennis. “Please go back to tennis. The tennis community and family will always welcome you and we will always be happy to see you again. For now, enjoy this moment and everything that will come in the next few weeks, even though I know you will have a hard time. I have you in my thoughts, you have all my respect and I wish you the best for your future, take care of yourself Serena,” said Federer.