“Serena, thank you for everything that you’ve done to break barriers and to be a positive light in this world,” Obama wrote on Instagram. “We’ve all watched you wear the crown of greatness with the kind of humility, grace, and integrity that all of us can aspire to.
Tennis athlete, super-star Serena Williams recently announced her plan to retire from professional tennis game, but celebrities across all spheres of life have showered her the arguably the greatest-of-all-time tennis player praises, best wishes in her future endeavours.
From mega-celeb Kim Kardashian to former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, from F1 legend Lewis Hamilton to actors, singers, celebrities and athletes, here’s how the world reacted to Serena’s big news.
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The 23-time Grand Slam champion lets fans know that “the countdown has begun” on her impending retirement, with Serena heavily implying that the US Open would be her farewell event.
The former First Lady Michelle Obama congratulated Serena Williams on a great tennis career and wished her all the best in the next chapter of her life.
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She wrote, “Serena, thank you for everything that you’ve done to break barriers and to be a positive light in this world,” Obama wrote on Instagram. “We’ve all watched you wear the crown of greatness with the kind of humility, grace, and integrity that all of us can aspire to.
“It has meant so much to follow your journey as an athlete, as a mother, as a business leader, and more. I wish you the best as you evolve into this next chapter. And please know that I’ll always be cheering you on!”
And in inimitable style, Serena announced it on her own terms: with a gorgeous cover and spread in Vogue’s September issue, penning a moving op-ed summing up her emotional decision, and sharing it all on social media.
With Serena being far more than just a tennis player —she’s also an entrepreneur, equality advocate, cultural icon and fashion maven, to name a few—it’s no surprise that the news rippled beyond the tennis world.
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As Serena prepares for her New York City swan song, the announcement also left the tennis world paying tribute to one of the greatest players of all time.
“No matter who your faves are, one thing we can all agree on: Tennis will never be the same without Serena. Jamie Hampton wrote on his Twitter page. (@Jamie_Hampton)
Check out some reactions from WTA and ATP players, as well as our Tennis Channel crew, including Steve Weissman with Andy Roddick—one of Serena’s oldest friends in the sport—and Prakash Amritraj sharing his thoughts from the National Bank Open in Toronto, where Serena is currently competing:
“The way she redefined the sport and raised the bar higher than ever before makes her the true G.O.A.T in our eyes.
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