Politicians, sports stars and stars jam-packed into Arthur Ashe Stadium at the 2022 U.S. Open on Wednesday night to witness what might haveactually been the last tennis match of Serena Williams’ famous profession.
Instead, viewers were in for a screen of sheer sparkle from Williams, who upset No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit of Estonia 7-6, 2-6, 6-2 in a 2nd round three-set thriller.
“I’m caring this crowd. It’s actually wonderful,” Williams stated. “There’s still a little left in me.”
Wednesday’s crowd consistedof Tiger Woods, who sat alongwith Williams’ household in her gamer’s box and even provided his signature fist pump in event throughout her win.
“He’s one of the factors I’m here,” Williams stated. “One of the primary factors I’m still playing.”
“It was a opportunity to watch achievement,” Woods tweeted afterwards. “Congrats.”
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Stars that weren’t able to participatein the U.S. Open in individual took to social media to commemorate Williams and praise her effort, consistingof Vice President Kamala Harris.
“Thank you @SerenaWilliams for motivating individuals around the world with your skill, grace, and decision both on and off the court,” Harris tweeted. “We commemorate all that you haveactually been, all that you are, and all that is to come.”
Thank you @SerenaWilliams for motivating individuals around the world with your skill, grace, and decision both on and off the court. We commemorate all that you haveactually been, all that you are, and all that is to come.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 1, 2022
Chris Paul said he’s “never seen anything like what Serena Williams is doing!!!”
“EVERYBODY EVERYWHERE is cheering for her and seeing every minute!! I’m a fan and takingpleasurein every minute!!!” he tweeted, alongwith anumberof goat emojis.
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