Serena Williams Crashes Out Of US Open

Serena Williams has crashed out of US Open after been beaten by Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of a match which was likely to be her final competitive tennis game.

Gatekeepers News reports thar Tomljanovic shattered the hope of Williams who had earlier thrilled her fans after defeating Danka Kovinic and Anett Kontaveit.

Although the 40-year-old had a memorable second-set fightback in a raucous atmosphere, there will be no record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title.

The gritty Tomljanovic needed six match points to deliver the knockout punch and bring an end to an engrossing three-plus-hour slugfest, winning 7-5 6-7 (7-4) 6-1.

Williams, who played her first professional tennis match back in 1995, walked calmly to the net before waving to all sides of Arthur Ashe Stadium while ‘Simply The Best’ played over the loudspeakers.

Williams, while Amaddressing the crowd through tears said, “Thank you so much, you guys were amazing. I tried. Thank you Daddy, I know you’re watching. Thanks Mom.

“I just thank everyone that’s here, that’s been on my side for so many years, literally decades, But it all started with my parents and they deserve everything so I’m really grateful for them. And I wouldn’t be Serena if there wasn’t Venus, so thank you Venus. It’s been a fun ride.”

Asked whether there could be another chapter, Williams said, “I don’t think so, but you never know.”

See her achievements below:

Singles Titles 73
Doubles Titles 23
Grand Slam Singles Titles 23
Grand Slam Doubles Titles 14
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Titles 2
Olympics 4 Gold Medals
World No 1 319 Weeks
Match Wins 858

Meanwhile, Williams has received several accolades after the crash out.

The former first lady of the US, Michelle Obama praised her, saying Williams is “one of the greatest athletes of all time.”

Also, famous faces including Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Hudson and Tiger Woods also hailed Williams as a “legend forever”.