Michelle Obama, Lewis Hamilton, Reese Witherspoon, and Kim Kardashian Celebrate Serena Williams’ Glorious Legacy: ‘A Positive Light in This World’

American tennis legend Serena Williams made her retirement announcement on Tuesday. After writing an emotional essay for Vogue Magazine, the 40-year-old also took to her Twitter and Instagram accounts to share a heartfelt note. Serena is currently playing in the National Bank Open Canada. She has won her first-round match and is up against Belinda Bencic in the second-round match.

As Serena looks forward to enjoying her last few weeks as a tennis player, wishes poured in for the legend on social media. Here’s the reaction from a few prominent celebrities.

Tributes pour in for Serena Williams

American actress and producer Reese Witherspoon was one of the first to react to the news. The actress took to her Instagram account and shared a story.

With Serena’s recent picture on the Vogue magazine cover in the background, she wrote,

“Thank you for sharing your incredible gifts & grace with the world @Serenawilliams.”

Further, Williams’ good friend and legendary F1 racer Lewis Hamilton also paid his tribute to the legendary tennis star.

Here’s what he wrote on his Instagram story.

“Such an icon!! Queen!!GOAT!! We love you @serenawilliams”

The former first lady of the USA, Michelle Obama, also gave her tribute to the retiring legend. She uploaded a picture of her meeting with Serena and wrote,

“Serena, thank you for everything that you’ve done to break barriers and to be a positive light in this world. We’ve all watched you wear the crown of greatness with the kind of humility, grace, and integrity that all of us can aspire to.”

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American socialite, media personality, and businesswoman, Kim Kardashian, also reacted to Serena’s retirement post. She commented on Serena’s post with a GOAT and flower emoticon.

Serena humbly reposted all good wishes on her Instagram story.

Serena to feature one last time in the US Open

As the 40-year-old has declared that it’s going to be her last few weeks as a tennis player, the upcoming US Open will be her last Grand Slam appearance. Over the years, the American has won 23 Major titles. Out of this, six titles came in Flushing Meadows.

Serena hasn’t won a Grand Slam in the last five years. Notably, she is only one title away from equaling the record of Margaret Court for most Major titles.

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With Serena playing for the last time in New York, the record will definitely not be on her mind. However, as the legend enjoys her last Grand Slam outing, her fans will hope for a perfect record-equaling ending. Can Serena do it in her last attempt? Let us know in the comments.