‘She Is Not Accepting the Losses’ – Martina Navratilova Says Serena Williams Doesn’t Look Like Making a Miraculous Comeback to Win the US Open

The Grand Slam tournaments this year have been an emotional roller-coaster ride for ‘home’ stars. Earlier this year, Ashleigh Barty announced her retirement after winning the Australian Open title. Further, Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga bid an emotional adieu to tennis at Roland Garros. In the upcoming US Open, Serena Williams will bid farewell to tennis after being on the top of her game for around 25 years.

Serena had a unique way to announce her retirement. She took to Vogue Magazine to announce this sudden and unexpected news to her fans. Recently, tennis legend Martina Navratilova reacted to Williams’ retirement.

Martina Navratilova talks about Serena Williams’ chances at the US Open

The 65-year-old opened up about Serena calling time on her illustrious career and her chances in her last tournament. Navratilova said, “Serena did it her way, which was announcing in a very glamorous way on Vogue magazine, but then she is not accepting the losses, she is not accepting what comes with it which is saying goodbye.”

Further, she added, “Emotions can only carry you so far. The way she has looked it doesn’t look like she is going to make a miraculous comeback and win the tournament.”

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Talking about the pressure on Williams, she said, “And with the stress of knowing this is likely your last tournament it doesn’t help. But if anyone can overcome it would be Serena.”

Will we see Serena team up with Venus at the US Open?

During a recent interaction with fans on Instagram, Serena Williams’ elder sister, Venus Williams hinted at teaming up with Serena to play doubles at the US Open. Apart from their singles achievements, the two have been immensely successful on the doubles front. They have teamed up to win 14 Grand Slam doubles titles. Additionally, they also have 3 Olympic gold medals as a team.

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It would be a dream come true for tennis fans to see the Williams sisters play together once again. Do you see this happening? Let us know your views in the comments below.