The world at the feet of Serena Williams.
Tributes rain after the defeat of the American in the 3rd Round of the US Open, synonymous with retirement for the queen of the courts.
Michelle Obama, Tiger Woods, Oprah Winfrey, LeBron James and many other stars paid tribute to Serena Williams on social media on Friday after her career-ending loss at the US Open.
#SerenaWilliams THANK YOU 🐐!!
You're so damn DOPE!!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🤎 https://t.co/5tSbzz7UHw
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 3, 2022
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Tiger Woods celebrates his 'little sister'
Oprah Winfrey, African-American television star: “25 years.
Champion.
Heroin.
Legend forever!
" Tiger Woods, one of the greatest golfers in history: "You are the greatest on and off the courts.
Thank you for inspiring us all to pursue our dreams.
I love you my little sister!
»
Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States: “Congratulations on your incredible career, Serena Williams!
How lucky we were to watch a young girl from Compton grow into one of the greatest sportswomen of all time.
I am proud of you, my friend, and I look forward to seeing the lives you will continue to transform with your talents.”
The strong tribute of Coco Gauff
LeBron James, basketball superstar, four-time NBA champion: “It has been an honor to follow your journey.
I just want to thank you for being this inspiration to so many people”.
Coco Gauff, African-American player, great hope of tennis: “Serena, thank you.
It is thanks to you that I believe in this dream.
The impact you have had on me goes beyond any words you can put together and for that I say thank you, thank you, thank you, Goat!
(Best player of all time).
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