If Serena Williams indeed played the final match of her illustrious career on Friday, the 23-time Grand Slam winner walks away from the sport with a plethora of celebratory twirls, accolades and a well-deserved opportunity to start the next chapter in her life.
Williams delivered a tenacious performance in the longest of her three matches in the 2022 U.S. Open, despite losing to Australian Ajla Tomljanoviu0107 7–5, 6–7(4), 6–1 in an electrifying third-round contest. Moments after one of the most dramatic matches of her career, Williams shared plans of what she looked forward to doing most after Friday’s loss.