Grateful and sad, the bittersweet farewell to 4 legends of sport
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Serena Williams Seen As Icon With Muhammad Ali By Fellow US Tennis Legends
Serena Williams ranks alongside such icons as Muhammad Ali among the greatest legends in sport, retired US tennis stars John McEnroe and Chris Evert said on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of their ESPN commentary duties for the US Open that begins on Monday, Evert hailed 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams, who is likely to retire after this year's Grand Slam showdown in New York. "I would put her up there as far as the influence, the fact how she revolutionized the game and also how she's influenced girls and women and people throughout the world," Evert said.
Serena Williams Prepares For Final Curtain Call At US Open
After a glittering 27-year professional career in which she became one of the greatest players of all time, Serena Williams is preparing to bid farewell to tennis at the major where it all began. The 40-year-old sporting icon ended the guessing game surrounding her future earlier this month by revealing that the "countdown" to her retirement had started, with her final Grand Slam appearance coming at next week's US Open in New York. "There comes a time in life when we have to decide to move in a different direction," Williams wrote. "That time is always hard when you love something so much.
Serena Williams ranked as icon alongside Muhammad Ali by fellow US tennis legends
Serena Williams ranks alongside such icons as Muhammad Ali among the greatest legends in sport, retired US tennis stars John McEnroe and Chris Evert said on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of their commentary duties for the US Open that begins on Monday, Evert hailed 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams, who is likely to retire after this year's Grand Slam showdown in New York. "I would put her up there as far as the influence, the fact how she revolutionized the game and also how she's influenced girls and women and people throughout the world," Evert said. "That's how big of a star. She's a superstar. What impresses me the most is just off-court influence and how she's influenced young women to own their power, to speak their mind, to be fearless." McEnroe gave Serena the GOAT label -- as in Greatest of All Time.
'How I am not going to cry?' - Serena Williams opens up on emotions ahead of US Open farewell
Serena Williams says she had «tears streaming down» her face as she wrote her farewell letter to fans, and expects to feel similar emotions during the upcoming US Open — her probable final career tournament. Williams revealed her decision to «evolve away» from tennis on August 9, citing a wish to grow her family and concentrate on her burgeoning business career. Ad As such, an appearance in New York will bring the curtain down on her illustrious career that has yielded 23 Grand Slam singles titles, and 50 more besides.
US Open: Serena Williams adds new face to coaching team in last push for glory
It seems as though Serena Williams is looking to give herself the best possible chance at glory next week when she plays at what will likely be her final tennis tournament.
US Open up for grabs after surprising year in women's tennis
Opportunity knocks at the U.S. Open as the final Grand Slam of the year rolls into New York after a season full of surprises on the women's side of the game.
US Open readies for Serena Williams retirement party
Serena Williams will take her final bow on tennis's biggest stage at Flushing Meadows but the U.S. Open is unlikely to provide a fairytale finish for one of sport's most fascinating figures.