Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes in the sporting world. She has not just inspired generations of athletes but also has become an icon that many people look up to. Her strengths on and off the court are rare in this day and age.

The Olympic gold medalist and eight times NBA All-Star, Vince Carter, echoed the same sentiments.

Vince Carter terms Serena Williams ‘the greatest’

On September 8, 2022, Vince Carter was on the show ‘The VC Show’ by ESPN. He was praising Serena Williams and her growth as an individual with the kind of impact she has had on tennis. During the show, Vince Carter said, “And watching that, I found myself in that second set in the next match, and she was fighting just to win that. And you could just tell she gave everything, and she was gassed,” 

This doesn’t stop here. He further went on talk about Tiger Woods, saying, “You know, when Tiger made his comeback and playing well, we all were rooting for it for the people who didn’t watch golf, but you watching tiger just because you want to see him do well, and it’s like that for Serena.”

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A sad end to her journey in US Open 2022

Serena Williams’ legendary career had to come to a close, and that day was on September 2, 2022. The Australian star, Ajla Tomljanovic, defeated her 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1 in a heavily contested match. 

Everyone in the Arthur Ashe Stadium experienced an emotional rollercoaster during the drama-filled match. The 40-year-old’s last appearance at the US Open was one of the most talked about moments on social media this year.

Serena Williams’ last match at the US Open 2022 was ESPN’s most-watched tennis match ever, with 4.8 million viewers. The previous record was set by Roger Federer in 2012 when 3.9 million people watched the Wimbledon final.

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Ultimately, choosing to walk away from the sport they love takes a lot. Serena made a significant impact in various ways, as evidenced by her inspirational performance on the court and her poised speech after the match.