Undaunted Aussie Ajla Tomljanovic outlasts Serena Williams in three gripping sets in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Williams’ memorable run at the 2022 US Open, likely her last, comes to an end in the third round.Ajla Tomljanovic defeats Serena Williams in three sets,7-5 ,6-7.6-1.
Pure emotion. pic.twitter.com/XY3V8DeOOF
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Serena Williams made one last run at Margaret Court and her all-time benchmark of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, prompting sellout after sellout in Arthur Ashe Stadium and record TV viewership worldwide. But her third-round match against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic, the 1,014th of her storied career, would be her last defeat.
One final wave 🥲 pic.twitter.com/HivoQiMDdT
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One final wave 🥲 pic.twitter.com/HivoQiMDdT
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“I thank everyone that’s here, that’s been on my side for so many years, decades, literally decades,” said Williams through tears on the court. “It all started with my parents. They deserve everything. I’m grateful for them. These are happy tears, I guess. And I wouldn’t be Serena if it wasn’t for Venus. Thank you, Venus. She’s the only reason Serena Williams ever existed.
"I wouldn't be Serena if there wasn't Venus."@serenawilliams 💙 @Venuseswilliams pic.twitter.com/C7RZXcf23E
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“What she’s done for me, for the sport of tennis, is incredible,” said Tomljanovic of Williams. “I never thought that I’d have a chance to play her in her last match. I remember watching her as a kid in all those finals. This is a surreal moment for me.”
“I think she embodies that no dream is too big,” added Tomljanovic. “It doesn’t matter where you come from, the circumstances, you can do anything if you believe in yourself.
"I love #Serena just as much as you guys do." pic.twitter.com/7i1hrUsmAy
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