In a few days, the tennis world will bid adieu to Serena Williams, one of the greatest players to have played the sport. During her legendary career, Serena has become famous for her iconic twirls. On numerous occasions, she has performed this celebration after achieving success on the tennis court. Recently, US Open organizers appealed to the fans to recreate the same.
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Serena Williams will be hanging up her boots after the US Open. It will be an emotional moment not just for the American legend but also for the fans across the globe. Further, it will mark the end of an illustrious career for Serena, which has seen her achieve massive success on the tennis court.
US Open honors Serena Williams
The tournament shared a message on its official Twitter handle, asking fans to celebrate the greatness of Serena’s legacy. They urged fans to recreate her iconic ‘twirl’ celebration and use the hashtag to be featured in a worldwide tribute to a global superstar.
Celebrate greatness, honor a legacy and #TwirlForSerena.
Recreate @serenawilliams iconic celebration and use the hashtag to be featured in a worldwide tribute to a global superstar. pic.twitter.com/mDdJDoAwOa
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 27, 2022
After a comeback from a long-standing hamstring problem, Serena announced that the US Open this year will be the final tournament of her illustrious career. However, during a recent interview, she hinted about playing beyond the US Open.
Talking about this, she said, “You never know. I’ve learned in my career, never say never.”
Serena will also feature in women’s doubles at the 2022 US Open
The American legend will be participating in doubles alongside her sister, Venus Williams. It will be an exciting moment for fans, who will get to witness the iconic duo for the first time since the 2018 French Open.
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However, their path at the tournament won’t be easy. They will face the Czech Republican pairing of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova in the opening round of the tournament. Nonetheless, the Williams sisters are 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions and will use their experience to dig deep in the tournament.
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How far do you think the Williams sisters will reach in the upcoming US Open? Can they win an unprecedented 15th Grand Slam title?