‘Had Me Cracking Up and Laughing’- Serena Williams Once Reveled the Time She Spent With Former United States President Barack Obama

American tennis legend Serena Williams ended her illustrious career with a third-round exit in the US Open. Many prominent personalities all over the world paid tribute to the legend. A special tribute came from the former president of the USA Barack Obama. This reminds us of his time as POTUS and Serena’s visit to the White House.

The 40-year-old had earlier declared in her interview with Vogue magazine that she will end her career after the current season.

When Serena met President Obama

Back in 2009, Serena Williams paid a visit to the then President of the United States, Barack Obama. She met with the President and his entire family at the White House. Here’s what she said after meeting him.

“It was amazing,” Williams said. “I love President Obama; he has such an unbelievable presence, and he seems to be so normal — and he noticed my shoes. I think that was the highlight of the whole day, was he liked my shoes,” she added.

Further, the former world number 1 also spoke about her meeting with Michelle Obama and the rest of the family. “I didn’t know she had such an amazing personality,” Williams said. “She had me cracking up and laughing. I knew she was a great person, but now I really understand how important this first family is to the United States. And the kids were just so cute and sweet, and the dog was nice,” she concluded.

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While Serena received a note from former President Barack Obama, she also got one from the current President Joe Biden.

Serena Williams fought till the end

The legendary tennis star didn’t give up till the last point she conceded in her career. The 40-year-old was up against Ajla Tomljanović of Australia in her third-round US Open encounter. While the Aussie took an early advantage and took the first set, Serena bounced back.

She took the second set to take the match into a decider. However, the 40-year-old had no response to the Aussie’s fiery gameplay in the third set. Serena found herself 5-1 down and on the verge of losing the match.

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However, the legend never gave up and in the process saved five match points before she finally hit one into the net. The way Serena ended her journey is a replica of how her brave career has always been. Here’s wishing a happy retirement to the legend.