Everybody is taking notice of Serena Williams’ farewell run at the U.S. Open.
On Wednesday, after the 40-year-old finished off second-ranked Anett Kontaveit at Arthur Ashe Stadium to advance to the third round, Williams received some high-profile plaudits.
“Thank you @serenawilliams for inspiring people around the world with your talent, grace, and determination both on and off the court,” Vice President Kamala Harris wrote on Twitter. “We celebrate all that you have been, all that you are, and all that is to come.”
The sports world and beyond was watching Serena Williams best Anett Kontaveit at the US Open on Wednesday. APWilliams also received plenty of support from those in attendance at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center with Tiger Woods, Spike Lee, Zendaya, Anna Wintour and more on hand to watch the “GOAT” of women’s tennis.
“It was a privilege to watch greatness,” Woods tweeted post-match. “Congrats @serenawilliams.”
New Knicks star Jalen Brunson caught William’s first-round match in-person on Monday, calling it “the coolest thing I’ve ever seen,” and kept up with her exploits on Wednesday night.
“LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SERENA,” he wrote on Twitter, adding several raised hands emoji.
Tiger Woods and Erica Herman cheer on Serena Williams at the U.S. Open. Jackson LeeThere were plenty more in the basketball world keeping tabs on Williams.
“Never seen anything like what Serena Williams is doing!!!,” Suns superstar Chris Paul tweeted. “EVERYBODY EVERYWHERE is cheering for her and watching every moment!! I’m a fan and enjoying every minute!!!”
Warriors star Stephen Curry agreed with everybody else: there’s more of Serena to come.
“Not done yet @serenawilliams,” the he wrote on Twitter.
