SERENA DEFYING FATHER TIME
Serena Williams, 40, thrilled the nation Wednesday night as she continued her improbable quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles championship with a three-set win over #2 seed Annett Kontaveit in the second round of the U.S. Open. Williams, who's widely regarded as the greatest female tennis player of all time, has said this will be her final tournament.
Serena Williams, 40, thrilled the nation Wednesday night as she continued her improbable quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles championship with a three-set win over #2 seed Annett Kontaveit in the second round of the U.S. Open. Williams, who’s widely regarded as the greatest female tennis player of all time, has said this will be her final tournament.
When asked, “Are you surprising yourself with your level?” during a post-match interview, the GOAT said, “I mean… I’m just Serena.”
“It was a privilege to watch greatness,” tweeted Tiger Woods, one of numerous celebrity fans in the crowd.