Serena Williams' dream run at US Open ends...

SPORTS SPORTS By : Quick Insurance Guru By : Quick Insurance Guru Friday, 2 September 2022 Friday, 2 September 2022

Serena Williams' dream run at US Open ends with third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanović

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Serena Williams gave an emotional speech after what was likely her final tennis match

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Friday night, an over-three-hour 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 loss to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open.

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Thank you daddy, I know you're watching. Thanks mom," Williams said before starting to...

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cry during her postmatch on-court interview with ESPN's Mary Joe Fernandez.

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"Everyone that's here, that's been on my side, for so many years, decades ...

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Williams, 40, first mentioned her impending farewell to the sport in a Vogue essay posted during the Canadian Open last month

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Williams' practice session Friday drew thousands, just hoping to catch a glimpse.

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"It is a little soon, but I'm also happy because, I mean, this is what I wanted, what I want.''

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