US Open 2022: Serena Williams bids emotional farewell to Flushing Meadows; Watch

23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams ended her campaign at US Open 2022, following a third-round loss against Ajla Tomljavić of Australia. In what is being said to be her final appearance at Grand Slam event, 40-year-old American tennis champion, went down by 5-6, 7-6 (7), 6-1. Following her loss, a teary-eyed Williams thanked everyone that helped her enjoy success in her career. 

'I wouldn't be Serena if re wasn't Venus': Serena Williams

tennis legend also mentioned her sister in her heartfelt comments and thanked her for her constant support throughout years. As per a video shared on Twitter by US Open, Serena said, “I wouldn't be Serena if re wasn't Venus. Thank you, Venus. She is only reason Serena Williams ever existed".

“Oh my god, thank you so much,” said Williams in post-match interview, referring to overwhelming response she received at Flushing Meadows. “You guys were amazing today. I tried, but Ajla was just quite a little bit better,” she added. 

She proceeded to thank her parents, before mentioning support from fans. “Thank you daddy, I kw you are watching. Thanks Mom. I just thank everyone that’s here, that’s been on my side for so many years. Decades, Oh my gosh, literally decades. But it all started with my parents, and y deserve everything so I am really grateful to m. se are happy tears, I guess”.

Serena Williams' decorated tennis career

Serena has won a total of 23 Grand Slam titles in her career that spans over two decades. This feat makes her inarguably most decorated Women’s Singles tennis player in history. Her haul of 23 major titles includes seven Australian Open titles, three French Open titles, seven Wimbledon titles, and six US Open titles. 

Coming back to US Open 2022, 40-year-old started her campaign last Monday with a two-set win against Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic. In second round, Williams picked up thumping 7-6 (7), 2-6, 6-2 win against . 2 seed Anett Kontaceit on Wednesday night and secured her place in third round. Meanwhile, she also teamed with Venus for women’s doubles event on Thursday night, where y ended up losing first round.