Serena Williams legendary tennis career over after third-round loss at US Open

Arguably the greatest career in the history of tennis has seemingly come to an end. Serena Williams is

Serena Williams legendary tennis career over after third-round loss at US Open

out of the 2022 US Open after a 7-5, 6-7 (4-7), 6-1 loss to Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday night.

Serena Williams legendary tennis career over after third-round loss at US Open

It was a tight match throughout, highlighted by big momentum swings and incredible shotmaking

Serena Williams legendary tennis career over after third-round loss at US Open

 by both players. But what will be remembered more than anything that happened in the actual match 

Serena Williams legendary tennis career over after third-round loss at US Open

will be the lasting image of what very-well may be the final time Williams took the court at the US Open.

Serena Williams legendary tennis career over after third-round loss at US Open

The 40-year-old, 23-time Grand Slam champion's plan to move away from tennis has been well 

Serena Williams legendary tennis career over after third-round loss at US Open

documented since she made the announcement in early August that her playing days were coming to 

Serena Williams legendary tennis career over after third-round loss at US Open

a close as she looks forward to growing her family and business ventures. While there will be a lifetime

Serena Williams legendary tennis career over after third-round loss at US Open

to grow and nurture her home life as she transitions away from the court, this night was about her lifetime

Serena Williams legendary tennis career over after third-round loss at US Open

spent on it. Over the last two decades, Williams has regularly said she gets every player's best shot,