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'An inspiration' - Tributes pour in as Serena Williams set to bow out of tennis after US Open defeat

Tributes to Serena Williams have poured in from across the globe after the American tennis legend’s illustrious career seemingly came to an end with defeat in the US Open third round. The 40-year-old lost to Ajla Tomljanovic in a three-set epic at a raucous Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, winning a second-set tie-break and saving five match points in the third before eventually succumbing. Ad Williams’ defeat is likely to mark the end of a 27-year professional career in which she has won 23 major singles titles, the first coming at Flushing Meadows in 1999.

Coco Gauff defeats Madison Keys with ease at US Open

Coco Gauff dominated fellow American Madison Keys to win 6-2 6-3 and reach the US Open fourth round for the first time. The 18-year-old Gauff, who was once again called on to warm up Arthur Ashe Stadium court for Serena Williams ahead of her compatriot's highly-anticipated night match, has now made the second week of all four grand slams. Gauff began tentatively and was broken in the first game but quickly regrouped, breaking back and firing an ace up the tee for a 4-1 lead she would not relinquish. The 12th seed maintained her level in the second set as she redirected former finalist Keys' powerful groundstrokes and sealed the win on her opponent's 22nd unforced error. The French Open finalist, who improved to 11-3 at majors this year, said she was honoured to open up for Williams at the tournament for the third time and would be again glued to her idol's match. "It's been amazing. I haven't missed it," Gauff said. "Even the day when I watched it on TV I had to order room service. I know she's on my side of the draw and I don't know when I might face her but that's the goal." Gauff will be the favourite when she takes on China's Zhang Shuai on Sunday.

Coco Gauff To Cheer Serena Williams After Clearing US Open Hurdle

US teenager Coco Gauff said she planned to cheer on Serena Williams from the stands after sweeping into the second round of the US Open on Monday. Gauff, one of a crop of African-American players who cite Williams as the inspiration for their career, made short work of defeating France's Leolia Jeanjean 6-2, 6-3 in her first round match. But while most players would be hustling back to their luxury Manhattan hotels for rest and recuperation, Gauff revealed after her victory she was going to hang around to catch Williams later Monday in what could be her final Grand Slam match. Williams has signalled she plans to retire after this year's US Open.

Teen star Gauff to play Auckland as tournament returns

Teenage prodigy Coco Gauff will play at the ASB Classic in Auckland in January when the New Zealand tournament returns after a three-year hiatus because of Covid.

Coco Gauff says injury suffered in Cincinnati is likely a 'really minor sprain' in boost to US Open hopes

Coco Gauff has promised her well-wishers she is «OK» after an ankle injury at the Cincinnati Open led to worries she may miss the upcoming US Open. Things looked bleak for the 18-year-old American when she was forced to retire from her first-round match against Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova on Tuesday, leaving the court in tears and her participation in New York looking in serious doubt.

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'An inspiration' - Tributes pour in as Serena Williams set to bow out of tennis after US Open defeat

Coco Gauff defeats Madison Keys with ease at US Open

Coco Gauff To Cheer Serena Williams After Clearing US Open Hurdle

Teen star Gauff to play Auckland as tournament returns

Coco Gauff says injury suffered in Cincinnati is likely a 'really minor sprain' in boost to US Open hopes

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