Serena Williams tributes pouring in on social media: "Thank you for inspiring all of us!"
A day after the 23-time Grand Slam winner waved farewell at the US Open, celebrities, athletes and figures from the tennis world and beyond were still paying respects to the "GOAT".
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Less than 24 hours after Serena Williams waved farewell at the US Open, and the tributes are still pouring in for the "GOAT".
With her 5-7, 7-6 (4), 6-1 defeat to an inspired Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday evening, Serena's illustrious career came to an apparent end under the lights on Arthur Ashe Stadium. She'll walk away from the game having changed it forever, having inspired generations of current and future players along the way.
After the match, the 23-time Grand Slam champion's peers and rivals took to social media to share the love. The likes of Billie Jean King, Coco Gauff and more shared their favorite memories of Serena, celebrating both her impact and the next step in her "evolution":
With her impact transcending far beyond the sport, social media tributes were also pouring in from legendary sports figures like Tiger Woods and Simone Biles, as well as celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Samuel L. Jackson and more: