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\nCongrats on an amazing career, @SerenaWilliams!How lucky were we to be able to watch a young girl from Compton gr\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/w9y4gZdt9z<\/p>\n
\u2014 Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) 1662174120000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n“I’m proud of you, my friend – and I can’t wait to see the lives you continue to transform with your talents.”
Former world number one King, who watched on from the stands on Friday, later tweeted that Williams would remain in the spotlight.
“Her incredible career made its mark on tennis history. And yet her greatest contributions may be yet to come. Thank you, @serenawilliams. Your journey continues,” King said. <\/p>\n
\n\nHer incredible career made its mark on tennis history. And yet her greatest contributions may be yet to come. T\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/nCF8drtQb0<\/p>\n
\u2014 Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) 1662172244000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nSwimming great Michael Phelps hailed Williams not only for changing tennis but also empowering the next generation.
“Her tennis accomplishments speak for themselves, but one of the things I admire about her is she simply doesn’t quit,” the Olympic champion said. <\/p>\n
\n\nIt\u2019s truly been fun to watch Serena not only change the sport of tennis, but more importantly, how she\u2019s helped emp\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/yXyMguMp2n<\/p>\n
\u2014 Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) 1662175098000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\n\nher will, her strength, her determination\u2026she simply never gives up. She\u2019s a great example to us all. Congrats and thank you, Serena!!<\/p>\n
\u2014 Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) 1662175118000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n“On or off the court her will, her strength, her determination… she simply never gives up. She\u2019s a great example to us all.”
Williams had credited Tiger Woods on Wednesday as one of the main reasons she was still playing tennis. The golf great, who watched her beat world number two Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday, showered her with praise.
“@serenawilliams you’re literally the greatest on and off the court. Thank you for inspiring all of us to pursue our dreams. I love you little sis,” Woods tweeted. <\/p>\n
\n\n.@serenawilliams you\u2019re literally the greatest on and off the court. Thank you for inspiring all of us to pursue ou\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/1ddCHoNMrF<\/p>\n
\u2014 Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) 1662173487000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAmerican world number 12 Coco Gauff said Williams was the reason she kept dreaming.
“The impact you’ve had on me goes beyond any words that can be put together and for that I say thank you, thank you, thank you, GOAT,” the 18-year-old said, using the abbreviation for “greatest of all time”. <\/p>\n
\n\nSerena, THANK YOU. It is because of you I believe in this dream. The impact you\u2019ve had on me goes beyond any words\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/DVfqvMJKsf<\/p>\n
\u2014 Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) 1662173969000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\n\nMerci, @serenawilliamsThere will never be another Queen 🏆#RolandGarros https:\/\/t.co\/0UCTFLHv5J<\/p>\n
\u2014 Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) 1662172015000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\n\nSerena Williams held all four majors at the same time.Twice. https:\/\/t.co\/zILUSiWwDx<\/p>\n
\u2014 US Open Tennis (@usopen) 1662173138000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\n\nAge is not what the body tells you, but what your mind tells the body. Teenagers can solve world\u2019s biggest problems\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/w50LQeNShf<\/p>\n
\u2014 Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 1662182384000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\n\nI love you @serenawilliams It\u2019s been the pleasure of a lifetime to watch you become what you have. Can\u2019t wait t\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/7hTELpEbIq<\/p>\n
\u2014 andyroddick (@andyroddick) 1662172709000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\n\nthank you @serenawilliams for transcending sports for black athletes, female athletes and every athlete🤍 such a p\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/T4UO23dAMx<\/p>\n
\u2014 Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) 1662185011000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\n\nThanks @serenawilliams!!! 😍🙌🏻 https:\/\/t.co\/xgdCHAvDQh<\/p>\n
\u2014 Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) 1662171994000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\n\nA legacy defined not just by numbers, but the generations she inspired.Thank you, Serena, for making so many fall\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/VyMyImVTUB<\/p>\n
\u2014 Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 1662181881000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\n\nThank you, Serena 👋 💙 ♾ https:\/\/t.co\/e41cbU1V0C<\/p>\n
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\n\nSerena. Thank you for being you and the inspiration to so many men and women. I\u2019ve never seen a more intense comp\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/ZRd8yUaUc3<\/p>\n
\u2014 James Blake (@JRBlake) 1662173309000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\n\nThe goat @serenawilliams ❤️ thank you Serena ❤️ https:\/\/t.co\/VKLUynps6b<\/p>\n
\u2014 Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) 1662172279000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n