Through his Twitter profile, Brett Haber defended Serena Williams‘ choice to get back in the game at almost 41 years-old. Brett wrote: “Serena Williams cannot be faulted for suffering a sharp defeat near the end of her career.
On the contrary, she has shown some courage by getting back in the game at nearly 41 and accepting her current difficulties. She has given so many. have the opportunity to admire it one last time.” Greg Rusedski also expressed her opinion on the matter: “I understand Serena’s decision to retire.
Her first Grand Slam triumph dates back to 1999, 23 years have passed. She You can’t go on forever. Regardless of Margaret Court’s record, I believe Williams is the greatest ever. She took tennis to another level and entered the homes of people who were not used to following our sport.
It would be great if she retired by winning the US Open like Pete Sampras did. Woe to underestimate the pride of a legend.”
Serena Williams’ retirement
The announcement of Serena Williams’ imminent retirement left everyone speechless.
Although it was not a bolt from the blue, the farewell of one of the greatest athletes of all time cannot leave you indifferent. The American legend, who has played very little in the last two seasons, will greet the world of tennis in New York.
The US Open will be her last professional tournament, as well as marking the end of an era. The former WTA number 1 has expressed a desire to spend more time with her family and to devote herself to other projects. Barring a sensational backlash in Flushing Meadows, Serena will not be able to match Margaret Court’s major record.
After losing to Belinda Bencic in Toronto, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has racked up just four games against Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati. The winner of the US Open 2021 won in just over an hour and will face Victoria Azarenka in the second round.
