Serena Williams lost this Friday 7-5, 6-7 (4) and 6-1 against Australian Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open, in a match that could mark the final point of his legendary career.
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 conquered 73 trophies in his career, including 23 ‘big’with seven Wimbledons, seven Australian Opens, six US Opens and three Roland Garros.
When asked if there was a chance to reconsider her decision, Serena said at the foot of the field: “I think not, but you never know. I do not know“.
Tomjanovic assured, after her victory, achieved after Williams canceled five match points, that the American was “the greatest ever” and that “tennis will never be the same” after her retirement.
BIG DAY AT ARTHUR ASHE
Arthur Ashe was once again filled to the ceiling to attend the Williams gamewho on Thursday played the last match of her doubles career with her sister Venus.
Filmmaker Spike Lee, former tennis players Billie Jean King and Jim Courier were among the celebrities in attendance in Flushing Meadows in an atmosphere typical of the good old days.
And the duel did not disappoint the expectations. Serena started in the best way and came within minutes to serve to close the first set with 5-3 in the light. However, his problems started there against a Tomljanovic who committed himself to playing solid, throwing the ball into the middle and prolonging the exchanges.
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Her tactics paid off and, with some errors from Williams, the Australian chained four straight games to win the first set 7-5.
The second set followed a similar script, with Williams starting to pitch. He hit nine winners on an unforced error and escaped 4-0. Arthur Ashe was getting ready for the third set, but again the American was stuck.
Serena has four set points at 5-2 in the lightbut they were wasted and Tomljanovic rallied to take a 6-5 lead and relished the idea of going two sets ahead.
WILLIAMS RAISES HIS HEAD
Williams showed signs of fatigue and it was difficult for him to move to the sidelines. However, in the moment of need he was able to respond and force the tiebreaker. At 4-4, he hit a service winner at 188 kilometers per hour, the strongest of the night, and opened the way to 7-4 where he forced the deciding set.
It was a match marked by moments and parts. Williams started the third set with a break, but Tomljanovic reacted convincing and chained five consecutive games to serve for the game.
It’s too late to go back, but not to set an example of competitiveness and character. Williams lost five match points before giving up for good.
He was moved at the end of the game and thanked his family, emphasizing his sister Venus a lot.
“Without Venus, Serena would not have lived.“, he said, before leaving a small possibility to reconsider his farewell to tennis.
Source: La Verdad
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