Michelle Obama tweeted“Congratulations on a great career, @SerenaWilliams! How fortunate we are to have watched a young girl from Compton grow up and become one of the greatest athletes of all time. I’m proud of you, my friend — and I can’t wait to see the lives you continue to transform with your talent.”
Tennis star Coco Gauff tweeted“Serena, THANK YOU. It is thanks to you that I believe in this dream. Your impact on me is beyond any words can put together and so I say thank you, thank you, Thank you, GOAT!”
Retired tennis star and former US No. 1 player Billie Jean King tweeted“Her incredible career has made its mark in tennis history. And her greatest contributions may yet to come. Thank you, @serenawilliams. Your journey continues. “
In her Vogue essay, Serena writes that she hopes “people think of me as the symbol of something bigger than tennis,” adding, “I admire Billie Jean because she has gone above and beyond her sport.” me.”
Country singer Maren Morris tweeted“As someone who found their love of tennis during Covid and postpartum depression, Serena, you’ve given me so much hope. I’m confused.”
Football star Alex Morgan tweeted“Serena always fights until the end. You have given so much to tennis and so much to women’s sports. Thank you @serenawilliams.”
Kansas City Sheriff’s Quarterback Patrick Mahomes tweeted“Thank you! #Serena”, adds a tennis player emoji and three goat emojis.
