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Naomi Osaka pays tribute to 'biggest force' Serena Williams

Serena Williams on Saturday, hailing the 23-time Grand Slam champion as the "biggest force" in tennis as she prepares to bid farewell to the sport at the US Open. Osaka, who denied Williams a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam in the stormy 2018 final in New York, said she had been left in tears by the thought of the American's retirement. The 24-year-old four-time Grand Slam winner, who is of mixed heritage with a Japanese mother and American-Haitian father, added that Williams had blazed a trail for minority players.

Serena Williams: Six Memorable Grand Slam Finals

Serena Williams is about to play the US Open which is very likely to be the final tournament of a career which has brought her 23 Grand Slam singles titles and accolade of the greatest player of all time. AFP Sport looks at six of her most memorable finals at the majors:

Serena and Venus Williams accept wild card entry for US Open doubles tournament

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'I wouldn't be here without her' - Naomi Osaka praises Serena Williams impact on tennis ahead of retirement

Naomi Osaka heaped praised on Serena Williams and her impact on tennis ahead of the legend's retirement from the sport. Williams is set to withdraw from tennis following the US Open, where she will compete in the singles and doubles events. Ad Osaka grew up watching Serena Williams dominate the women's game until she became a force in tennis herself.

US Open 2022: Williams sisters to play doubles at Flushing Meadows ahead of Serena's retirement from tennis

The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, will compete in the US Open doubles together in the final tournament of the former's career. The pair were given a wildcard to compete in New York, and will play alongside each other for the first time since the French Open in 2018.

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Naomi Osaka pays tribute to 'biggest force' Serena Williams

Serena Williams: Six Memorable Grand Slam Finals

Serena and Venus Williams accept wild card entry for US Open doubles tournament

'I wouldn't be here without her' - Naomi Osaka praises Serena Williams impact on tennis ahead of retirement

US Open 2022: Williams sisters to play doubles at Flushing Meadows ahead of Serena's retirement from tennis

Williams sisters set for final doubles act at Serena's US Open farewell

Serena, Venus Williams get U.S. Open doubles wild-card entry

Serena, Venus Williams get US Open doubles wild-card entry