If Serena does indeed play her last professional match at the 2022 US Open, she will leave the sport with a combined 39 Grand Slam titles (23 in singles, 14 in doubles and 2 in mixed doubles).
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Serena Williams’ run in what was expected to be her final professional tennis tournament came to an end Friday night at the 2022 US Open. Lost in 3 sets. It’s her one of the gutsiest matches of her storied career.
Asked after this match was really over, Williams joked that he’d “always liked Australia” after missing the 2023 Australian Open in January. I haven’t thought about it.Obviously I’m still capable.It takes more than that.I’m ready to become a mom and explore a different version of Selena.Technically Speaking of which, I’m still very young in the world, so I’d like to live a little bit of my life while I’m still walking.
While the GOAT are looking for their next step off the court, sports illustrated A photographic look back at her amazing career.
Start
May 26, 1998: Serena Williams faced Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in the fourth round of the French Open.
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Serena’s first professional event was in October 1995. She made her first rotation at a Grand Slam in her 1998.
Serena, Venus… Venus, Serena
“There’s no Serena without Venus,” said Serena after losing in the third round at the US Open Friday night. did. Serena and Venus also recorded her 14-0 career record in Grand Slam doubles finals.
January 25, 2003: Venus (above) returns a shot against Serena in the Australian Open final.
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September 2, 2002: Serena and Venus strategize in a doubles match at the US Open.
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French Open
Serena had some memorable moments at Roland Garros. From falling in love with Paris, the fashion capital, to the fact that she faced criticism from the French Open officials. Williams said she wore the black cat suit to help solve distribution problems.At Friday’s post-match press conference, Williams said one of her best moments was the number A year ago it was her 2015 French Open, she said. “I almost died in that event, so that’s definitely what I have. I managed to win. So it was pretty amazing.”
May 25, 2004: Serena playing on day two of the French Open.
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Wimbledon
Seven of Serena’s 23 Slam singles titles were with Grass, and she also won six doubles titles with Venus.
July 8, 2002: Serena charges into the net to return a volley against Francesca Schiavone in the second round of Wimbledon.
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July 20, 2015: Serena’s most powerful weapon in tennis, her serve, helped her beat Garbine Muguruza in the final.
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July 20, 2015: Serena wins Wimbledon again a year later in 2016.
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US Open
her home coat. her biggest stage. For better or worse, the US Open is where Serena had some of her most memorable moments. But there was no better court than Arthur Ashe Stadium to receive what was expected to be his final professional send-off.
September 9, 2012: Serena beats Victoria Azarenka 6–2, 2–6, 7–5 in the US Open final.
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September 2, 2022: Serena waves to the Arthur Ashe crowd after losing in the third round.
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Olympic
Of course, Serena also dominated Team USA.
July 2012: Serena wins gold in both the singles and doubles events at the London Olympics.
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August 7, 2016: Serena first competed in the Olympic Games in 2000, her last being in Rio 2016.
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fashion. icon.
In addition to her own apparel and jewelry lines, Serena has always set the tone for fashion on and off the court.Here are some off-court portraits from our exclusive photoshoot sports illustrated.
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Serena: The Sports Illustrated cover
This is a collection of Serena Williams / Sports Illustrated’s career over the last 25 years. Click on each photo to read each cover his story. SI Vault.
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Final shot: best ever
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