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It’s been a fun ride – Serena Williams bids farewell after US Open loss

Williams’ performances against Danka Kovinic and Anett Kontaveit had given hope to the tens of thousands who flocked to Flushing Meadows hoping her swansong could have a fairytale ending.

Irish Mirror

Serena’s retirement after U.S. Open heralds sunset of tennis’ golden era

Like Serena Williams, the triumvirate of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic have dominated tennis for the last two decades, and are on their last legs

The Hindu

Medvedev vs. Kyrgios in blockbuster U.S. Open round of 16

Kyrgios defeated Medvedev the last time they met less than a month ago in Montreal, and their meeting predicted at the hardcourt Grand Slam since the U.S. Open draw was announced

The Hindu

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Michelle Obama and Tiger Woods lead tributes to Serena Williams: ‘I’m proud of you, my friend’

‘Her greatest contributions may be yet to come,’ writes Billie Jean King

The Independent UK

Serena Williams: From glass-strewn Compton courts to all-time tennis great

Williams waved an emotional goodbye after her US Open defeat on Friday night.

The Independent UK

Serena Williams showed the world that black women excel. That has changed us all

Born in the same year as the tennis champion, I watched her face countless obstacles – and become the greatest of all time, says writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch

The Guardian - UK

Tomljanovic Conflicted after Beating Idol Serena at US Open

Ajla Tomljanovic admitted to feeling "a little bit like the villain" after she beat her idol Serena Williams on Friday at the US Open in what was likely the 23-time Grand Slam champion's final match. The Australian overcame a Serena-crazed sold-out crowd and an in-form Williams to emerge with a…

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Serena Williams went out the same way she came in: fighting like hell

There is no greater expression of Serena’s love for the sport than how long she stayed and many times she came back. She played on until the end, the very end

The Guardian - US

Serena goes down fighting, looks forward to life after tennis

Serena Williams says she is looking forward to a life beyond tennis after her hopes of a 24th Grand Slam victory at the US Open ended in defeat on Friday. Williams, who turns 41 later this month, lost her third round match to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in three sets.

Radio France Internationale

Serena Williams ends dazzling career with third-round loss at US Open

‘Simply The Best’ played over the Arthur Ashe Stadium loudspeakers as the 23-time grand slam singles champion waved goodbye

The Independent UK

Alexis Ohanian says his and Serena William’s daughter Olympia made him a ‘better man’

‘I’m so grateful your mama brought you into this world’

The Independent UK

Ajla Tomljanović was quick to charm the crowd after ending Serena Williams's career at the US Open. Who is the Australian player?

Australian Ajla Tomljanović appears to have ended Serena Williams's playing career. The US crowd might have been forgiven for being a little upset, but Tomljanović charmed them with her humility.

ABC News

Serena Williams set to retire after US Open exit as one of sport’s great careers comes to an emotional end

Serena Williams waved an emotional goodbye to tennis after a third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open.

Evening Standard

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Tiger Woods, Simone Biles and LeBron James react as Serena Williams bids farewell to tennis

Coco Gauff and Sachin Tendulkar also paid tribute to the 23-time grand slam singles champion

Asharq Al-Awsat

Serena Williams Loses to Tomljanovic in US Open Farewell

Leave it to Serena Williams to not want to go quietly, to not want this match, this trip to the US Open, this transcendent career of hers, to really, truly end. Right down to what were, barring a change of heart, the final minutes of her quarter-century of excellence on…

Daily Mirror

Tiger Woods labels Serena Williams 'the greatest' as tributes pour in after US Open exit

Glowing tributes have poured in for Serena Williams after the all-time great was beaten in the US Open by Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic, ending her illustrious career

The Independent UK

US Open day 5: Serena Williams exits stage after dramatic three-set defeat

The story of the fifth day of action at Flushing Meadows

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Tennis Queen Serena Williams Will Likely Retire After Losing To An Aussie In The US Open

“Thank you daddy, I know you’re watching. Thanks mum.”

Los Angeles Times

Helene Elliott: It’s end of an era as tennis legend Serena Williams bows out with loss at US Open

NEW YORK — Serena Williams’ trailblazing tennis career ended with one last blast of fire on a cool summer night at the U.S. Open, the scene of her first major triumph in 1999.

WEKU

Serena Williams loses to Ajla Tomljanovic in U.S. Open farewell

The 23-time Grand Slam champion staved off five match points to prolong the three-hours-plus proceedings, but could not do more, and was eliminated from the U.S. Open in the third round.

The Guardian - AU

Nick Kyrgios sideshow rolls on with straight-sets defeat of JJ Wolf

Nick Kyrgios defeated JJ Wolf 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 to move into last 16, with the Australian to clash with world No 1 Daniil Medvedev in the next round

Daily Mirror

Serena Williams bids tearful farewell after crashing out of US Open against Ajla Tomljanovic

Serena Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, has called time on her career after a thrilling three set US Open defeat to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic

Al Jazeera

Serena Williams timeline: Highs and lows of her tennis career

From turning professional aged 14 to losing at US Open, a list of her success and controversies on the tennis court.

Wales Online

Serena Williams ends career with defeat at US Open

Veteran, 40, beaten in third round by Ajla Tomljanovic

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