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Later today,
Serena Williams will take the court in what is likely the last tournament of
her career. What Some of the biggest stars in tennis are thinking about the 23-time
Grand Slam winner means to the sport.
Serena came along
and fans are clamouring to get one final look at the six-time US open champ
following her retirement announcement. Ticket prices for the first rounds of
the tournament have risen 40%. And although Serena appearing in the final is far
from guaranteed, tickets for the championship match are up nearly 70%, with
fans anticipating one last great run.
But Serena's first match tonight won't be an
easy one. Serena hasn't played much competitive tennis this year and is the
605th ranked player in the world. Her opponent tonight, Denka Koranic, is
ranked 80th.But if the singles tournament doesn't pan out for Serena, she'll
have another chance to take home championship as she battles for the doubles
trophy with the woman who's been by her side since the very beginning, her
sister, Venus. By the way, Serena and Venus will be on the court together on Wednesday.
But even though her ranking is low, you can never underestimate Serena Williams.
She’s had some of the biggest comebacks throughout her career.
And for those wanting to see her next match, it
will be at Arthur Ash Stadium tonight, 07:00 P.m. Eastern, as she tries to win
this US. Open in a very talented field. And if this is her last go-arounds was
an icon in the sport. Legendary, changed It inspired so many. And you think of
the send-off. The crowd is going to be absolutely electric tonight. They will
be chanting her name.
Her as an
athlete has been not just a tennis player, has been one of the most important
athletes in the history of the sport…. Rafael Nadal
She’s the
biggest thing that will ever be in the sport force……. Naomi Osaka
There
wasn't, you know, not really an icon of the sport that looked like me ……coco Gauff
The center
fortnight session was really sold very quickly once everyone heard that that’s
going to be Serena's match……… Caroline Wozniacki
I think
anything can happen. And we have Serena Williams here, the greatest female tennis
player of all time, and I think she can surprise anyone. Let’s just see and
take one match at a time …… Caroline Wozniacki
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