Sporting royalty flock in tribute of 'greatest on and off the court' Serena Williams after loss
Serena Williams was an athlete admired by the best of the best across all sports.
After her third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic, tributes to the 23-time grand slam winner have come from stars ranging from Tiger Woods - who was in Williams' box earlier in the tournament - to Sachin Tendulkar.
Williams had already announced this would be her last US Open.
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"I've been down before. ... I don't really give up," Williams said courtside.
"In my career, I've never given up. In matches, I don't give up. Definitely wasn't giving up tonight."
In her press conference, Williams said she felt as though she "bought something to tennis".
“I feel like I really brought something, and bring something, to tennis. The different looks, the fist pumps, the just crazy intensity. I think that obviously the passion I think is a really good word.
"Just continuing through ups and downs. I could go on and on. But I just honestly am so grateful that I had this moment and that I’m Serena.”
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