Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes of all time, and the 2022 US Open is her last dance. Williams announced that she’s ready for the next step in her post-tennis life, making her final Grand Slam appearance on the must-see 2022 U.S. Open TV show. Williams, 40, has won back-to-back tournaments, including a stunning upset win over No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday. Her game at Arthur Ashe Stadium is shaping up to be one of the best sports stories of the year.
Williams has 23 majors to her name, including six U.S. Opens, but she hasn’t started piling up due to injuries, winning since 2017 A grand slam. In fact, Williams played just six games all year before coming to New York for her last hurrah. Williams is past her prime, but you’ll never see her in this game. The strength, grace and ability to intimidate opponents that once made Williams the most dominant force in tennis history was on display for the last time.
Williams’ final game is attracting huge audiences around the world. Tiger Woods was just one of the celebrities who showed up to support Williams on Wednesday night. Fans on Twitter were terrified to see Williams’ talent again.
Williams will now face Australian Ajera Tomljanovic in the third round on Friday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Williams also played doubles with her sister Venus Williams at the U.S. Open. The Williams sisters will face Czech teenager Linda Norskova and compatriot Lucy Hradka, 37, in their tournament debut on Thursday.
We’ve rounded up the best reactions on the internet after Williams’ amazing second-round win over Kontaveit. Below you can find the full highlights, viral moments, her postgame interview, stats and the best tweets of the night.
Serena Williams Highlights: 2022 2nd-round U.S. Open win vs. No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit
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Tiger Woods in Serena Williams Fist waving in crowd in second round win for Team USA
Wild Serena Williams stats her dominance over top opponents
Unreal data: Serena Williams is 23-2 in his last 25 matches against top WTA players, dating back to 2007. (The only two losses were at Azarenka in 2013.) #USOpen race — Ben Rosenberg (@BenR othenberg) September 1, 2022
Be Serena When she won her first U.S. Open…
– Gregg Popovich in history 106th on the winning list.
– Tom Brady didn’t throw his first Michigan TD pass.
– LeBron James has yet to make his high school debut.
– Tim Duncan was the NBA rookie of the year.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) September 1, 2022
(He Shi Leng is a WWF Champion.)
– Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) September 1, 2022
Serena Williams spins at 2022 US Open
Serena Williams in opening round of U.S. Open Leading 42-0
Serena Williams’ quote at the 2022 US Open
LeBron on GOAT voice for Serena Williams
Twitter reacts to Serena Williams win
Never seen a kid like William Things like that! ! ! Everyone everywhere is rooting for her and watching every moment! ! I’m a fan and enjoy every minute! ! ! @serenawilliams #USOpen2022
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 1, 2022
What’s in the water Bron, Serena and TB12 drink! ? At this point, I’m just curious! — Tyrese Maxey (@TyreseMaxey) September 1, 2022
You’re the No. 2 player in the world again, kick ass, and then 41 year old Serena comes and shines, my devotion to the ambition of frustrating other players forever In awe
– BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) September 1, 2022
Think people who play Serena in this game basically have millions of people booing them for trying to win tennis – Zito (@_Zeets) September 1, 2022
“I have nothing to prove, I have absolutely nothing to prove Lost.” — Serena, MF GOAT, Williams! ! ! – J(enna) Wortham (@jennydeluxe) September 1, 2022
“I’m just Serena” is a quote. But “I’ve had an X on my back since ’99” is the norm. For me, that’s it. — Justin Tinsley (@JustinTinsley) September 1, 2022
Serena is already a legend, but beating the world’s No. 2 player in the second round when she could almost be her mom is another reason she’s a goat!
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) September 1, 2022
We live at the same time as Serena Williams — Whitney Medworth (@its_whitney) September 1, 2022
Serena Williams next game 2022 U.S. Open: Adjera Tomljanovic is third-round opponent Friday
match: Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanović
date
: Friday, September 2, 2022
time
: 7pm EST
television: ESPN
Contest
: 2022 US Open third-round match
Place
: Billie Jean King Tennis Center, New York City
Serena Williams and Venus Williams in doubles in 2022 U.S. Open schedule
date
: September 1
time:
7pm EST
Opponent
: Lucy Hradka and Linda Noskova
– LeBron James has yet to make his high school debut.
– Tim Duncan was the NBA rookie of the year.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) September 1, 2022
(He Shi Leng is a WWF Champion.)
– Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) September 1, 2022
Serena Williams’ quote at the 2022 US Open
LeBron on GOAT voice for Serena Williams
Twitter reacts to Serena Williams win
Never seen a kid like William Things like that! ! ! Everyone everywhere is rooting for her and watching every moment! ! I’m a fan and enjoy every minute! ! ! @serenawilliams #USOpen2022
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 1, 2022
What’s in the water Bron, Serena and TB12 drink! ? At this point, I’m just curious! — Tyrese Maxey (@TyreseMaxey) September 1, 2022
You’re the No. 2 player in the world again, kick ass, and then 41 year old Serena comes and shines, my devotion to the ambition of frustrating other players forever In awe
– BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) September 1, 2022
Think people who play Serena in this game basically have millions of people booing them for trying to win tennis – Zito (@_Zeets) September 1, 2022
“I have nothing to prove, I have absolutely nothing to prove Lost.” — Serena, MF GOAT, Williams! ! ! – J(enna) Wortham (@jennydeluxe) September 1, 2022
“I’m just Serena” is a quote. But “I’ve had an X on my back since ’99” is the norm. For me, that’s it. — Justin Tinsley (@JustinTinsley) September 1, 2022
Serena is already a legend, but beating the world’s No. 2 player in the second round when she could almost be her mom is another reason she’s a goat!
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) September 1, 2022
We live at the same time as Serena Williams — Whitney Medworth (@its_whitney) September 1, 2022
Serena Williams next game 2022 U.S. Open: Adjera Tomljanovic is third-round opponent Friday
match: Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanović
date
: Friday, September 2, 2022
time
: 7pm EST
television: ESPN
Contest
: 2022 US Open third-round match
Place
: Billie Jean King Tennis Center, New York City
Serena Williams and Venus Williams in doubles in 2022 U.S. Open schedule
date
: September 1
time:
7pm EST
Opponent
: Lucy Hradka and Linda Noskova
Never seen a kid like William Things like that! ! ! Everyone everywhere is rooting for her and watching every moment! ! I’m a fan and enjoy every minute! ! ! @serenawilliams #USOpen2022
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 1, 2022
What’s in the water Bron, Serena and TB12 drink! ? At this point, I’m just curious! — Tyrese Maxey (@TyreseMaxey) September 1, 2022
You’re the No. 2 player in the world again, kick ass, and then 41 year old Serena comes and shines, my devotion to the ambition of frustrating other players forever In awe
– BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) September 1, 2022
Think people who play Serena in this game basically have millions of people booing them for trying to win tennis – Zito (@_Zeets) September 1, 2022
“I have nothing to prove, I have absolutely nothing to prove Lost.” — Serena, MF GOAT, Williams! ! ! – J(enna) Wortham (@jennydeluxe) September 1, 2022
“I’m just Serena” is a quote. But “I’ve had an X on my back since ’99” is the norm. For me, that’s it. — Justin Tinsley (@JustinTinsley) September 1, 2022
Serena is already a legend, but beating the world’s No. 2 player in the second round when she could almost be her mom is another reason she’s a goat!
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) September 1, 2022
We live at the same time as Serena Williams — Whitney Medworth (@its_whitney) September 1, 2022
Serena Williams next game 2022 U.S. Open: Adjera Tomljanovic is third-round opponent Friday
match: Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanović
date
: Friday, September 2, 2022
time
: 7pm EST
television: ESPN
Contest
: 2022 US Open third-round match
Place
: Billie Jean King Tennis Center, New York City
Serena Williams and Venus Williams in doubles in 2022 U.S. Open schedule
date
: September 1
time:
7pm EST
Opponent
: Lucy Hradka and Linda Noskova
Never seen a kid like William Things like that! ! ! Everyone everywhere is rooting for her and watching every moment! ! I’m a fan and enjoy every minute! ! ! @serenawilliams #USOpen2022
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 1, 2022
What’s in the water Bron, Serena and TB12 drink! ? At this point, I’m just curious! — Tyrese Maxey (@TyreseMaxey) September 1, 2022
You’re the No. 2 player in the world again, kick ass, and then 41 year old Serena comes and shines, my devotion to the ambition of frustrating other players forever In awe
– BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) September 1, 2022
Serena is already a legend, but beating the world’s No. 2 player in the second round when she could almost be her mom is another reason she’s a goat!
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) September 1, 2022
Serena Williams next game 2022 U.S. Open: Adjera Tomljanovic is third-round opponent Friday
match: Serena Williams vs. Ajla Tomljanović
date
: Friday, September 2, 2022
time
: 7pm EST
television: ESPN
Contest
: 2022 US Open third-round match
Place
: Billie Jean King Tennis Center, New York City
Serena Williams and Venus Williams in doubles in 2022 U.S. Open schedule
date
: September 1
time:
7pm EST
Opponent
: Lucy Hradka and Linda Noskova
