Serena Williams’ alleged final grabbed the world’s attention as many public figures took to social media late Friday to pay tribute to the game-changing tennis star.
Considered one of the greatest athletes to have ever competed in the sport, Williams was knocked out of the 2022 US Open after losing 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 in the previous third round. Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City.
Williams, who turns 41 this month, has previously said she is “evolving” away from playing professional tennis after her illustrious career that includes 23 Grand Slam titles, second only to 24 brand earned by Margaret Court. After Friday’s loss, Williams was in tears and said it was unlikely she would reconsider her plans to quit.
She also praised her family members, including her sister and fellow tennis superstar Venus Williams, telling the crowd after the match, “She’s the only reason Serena Williams ever existed. .” Siblings are the subject of the Warner Bros. King Richarddepicts the young years of the players and won Will Smith an Oscar for his portrayal of their father, Richard Williams.
Among the celebrities who took to Twitter after the game to celebrate Serena Williams was Samuel L.Jackson, who praised her effort against Tomljanovic. The actor wrote: “You are going out, just like you came in.
Also weighing in was Michelle Obama, who tweeted in part, “How lucky we were to have watched a young girl from Compton grow up and become one of the greatest athletes of all time. grand. I’m proud of you, my friend – and I can’t wait to see the lives you continue to transform with your talent. “
Here are some more messages from Hollywood and sports celebrities, including John Legend, LeBron James, Jennifer Hudson, Shonda Rhimes, Tiger Woods and Billie Jean King.
