Serena Williams beats Anett Kontaveit in her second match at the US Open

US Open-dominating Serena Williams to a baseball signed by not only Babe Ruth but Jackie Robinson, too, a jaw-dropping selection of sports equipment and apparel — each with an opening bid that makes season-ticket prices look like chump change — will hit the auction block at Sotheby’s starting Tuesday. The auction is Part II of Sotheby’s “Invictus” event, the first of which, running simultaneously, is dedicated solely to selling off Michael Jordan’s jersey from Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals — his last-ever season with the Chicago Bulls.

Serena Williams as he took to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court for his US Open clash with Rafael Nadal. The American stepped out wearing the 'GOAT' hoodie made by her official Serena brand just days after the 23-time Grand Slam champion played her final match on the same court, losing to Ajla Tomljanovic in three sets. Tiafoe is playing on the US Open's main showcourt for the first time this tournament as he faces Nadal for a spot in the quarter-finals.

Serena Williams had a well-deserved weekend of relaxation. Two days after losing to Ajla Tomljanović in the third round of the U.S.

Tiger Woods called Serena Williams “literally the greatest” after she bowed out of professional tennis with a third-round defeat at the US Open. The 23-time grand slam singles champion produced a memorable second-set fightback in a raucous atmosphere inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, but succumbed 7-5 6-7 (4) 6-1 to Ajla Tomljanovic. Williams’ appearance at Flushing Meadows was set to be her career swansong and her defeat led to an outpouring of support and affection from across the sporting world.

Michelle Obama praised Serena Williams as “one of the greatest athletes of all time” as the tennis superstar played what was likely to be her final professional match. The former first lady led tributes to her friend and her “amazing career,” saying she would go on to “transform lives” with her talents. Famous faces including Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Hudson and Tiger Woods also hailed Williams as a “legend forever”.

Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams' daughter Olympia turned five-years-old on Friday, September 2.To mark the special occasion, the Reddit co-founder penned a sweet and emotional post on Instagram that reflected back on how much she's changed his life for the better.'How are you already [five-years-old] @olympiaohanian ??' Ohanian, 39, began in the caption alongside a couple of recent photos of himself and his little girl. Daddy's girl: Alexis Ohanian, 39, shared a sweet tribute to his daughter Olympia, whom he shares with wife Serena Williams, on her 5th birthday'I love you more every single day, you've made me a better man, and I'm so grateful your mama brought you into this world.

, the shed “happy tears” while talking about her family in her post-match interview on September 2. "Thank you, Daddy. I know you're watching," she said of her father, Richard Williams, according to .

Good Morning America star Lara Spencer has wowed fans with a stunning appearance at the US Open Tennis Championships rocking a flirty navy blue tennis skirt.Exclusive: Lara Spencer opens up about body confidence in revealing interviewLara posed for a picture with Rennae Stubbs, Serena Williams' tennis coach, and she wore the skirt with a deep green polo shirt and white knit jumper.VIDEO: Lara Spencer's post-show antics with co-stars"Hearing what it was like to coach @serenawilliams in her last Grand Slam was so incredibly cool and insightful for our viewers @rennaestubbs," Lara captioned the post."All of us at @goodmorningamerica thank you for making time for us early each day at the #USOPEN--when you are just a WEE bit busy.. (And thank you @espn! P.S.-Your coverage has been awesome)."MORE: Serena Williams discusses changing routines with husband Alexis Ohanian and daughter OlympiaMORE: GMA's Lara Spencer's luxury foyer in her Connecticut home looks like a five star hotel"Great picture Lara," commented one fan as others left heart and flame emojis.The post comes after Serena bowed out of the tournament on Friday, ending her 27-year career as the greatest tennis player of all time.A post shared by Lara Spencer (@lara.spencer)Lara at the US OpenSerena announced that she would retire from competitions earlier this summer.

An honor. Many celebs took to social media to talk about Serena Williams’ last game. The tennis champion likely played her final match at the US Open in Flushing, New York on September 2, 2022, after she lost to Ajla Tomljanović.

Jessica Pegula could win her first Grand Slam title at the US Open this month, but the £2.2million prize money on offer doesn't even begin to touch the sides of the American's enormous net worth. Pegula is one of the game's hottest talents.

Serena Williams' loss in the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium likely marked the end of her tennis career.The 40-year-old superstar announced back in August her intention to retire from the sport, and while she didn't officially use that word, she did share that she is «evolving away from tennis.»«I’m here to tell you that I’m evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me,» Williams shared in a first-person account published in 's September 2022 issue. «A few years ago, I quietly started Serena Ventures, a venture capital firm.

Serena Williams dropped her third-round U.S. Open match to Ajla Tomljanović, likely bringing an end to her storied career.

Serena Williams has been drawing huge crowds at the US Open, with stars taking to their seats to watch the action unfold in her final tournament.Fans were riveted on Friday night, on the edge of their seats as her battle against Ajla Tomljanović unfolded.The tennis icon previously suggested that this could be her last tournament after announcing her plans to retire from the sport last month.She successfully made it into the third round of the competition after seeing off Danka Kovinic, before beating Anett Kontaveit earlier this week, but sadly lost in three sets against Tomljanović at 7-5 6-7 6-1.That didn’t stop the celebs cheering for her, though, in a match when emotions certainly ran high, with the likes of Michelle Obama taking to social media to offer their congratulations.The likes of Zendaya, Gigi and Bella Hadid, and Tiger Woods have all been spotted in the stands looking totally engrossed in the action throughout the week.In the week of her 26th birthday, Euphoria star Zendaya enjoyed a thrilling outing to Serena’s latest stop of her apparent farewell tour in New York.The Greatest Showman actress looked stunning in a casual yet chic ensemble of a black turtleneck and denim jeans, also wearing her glasses with her hair styled in effortless waves.Zendaya – who brought her mother Claire Stoermer along – was totally hooked on the match, as were the Hadid sisters, who put on an animated display.Gigi and younger sis Bella – who has been to every one of Serena’s matches in the Open – could be seen fist pumping the air on one occasion and giggling away together while they munched on snacks.Meanwhile, English crooner Seal, who was once married to Heidi Klum, was spotted in the stands earlier this week, capturing some

via Twitter. "Congrats on an amazing career, (at)SerenaWilliams. How lucky were we to be able to watch a young girl from Compton grow up to become one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Serena Williams burst into tears following her career-ending defeat at the US Open.Williams announced last month that she would quit tennis after her 21st and final appearance at Flushing Meadows. Her campaign started with victories over Danka Kovinic and Anett Kontaveit, but she was powerless to stop Ajla Tomljanovic as the 29-year-old Croatian secured a 7-5, 6-7, 6-1 win in the third round.It brought the curtain down on a remarkable career for Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, who couldn't hold back the tears during an interview on court following her defeat.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley Stadium"Oh my God, thank you so much, you guys were amazing today. I tried, Alja just played a little bit better," Williams began, already fighting back the tears.

Serena Williams bowed out of the US Open to an amazing ovation from fans on Saturday morning - although it was a far cry from the manner in which she departed Flushing Meadows in 2018.Holding back tears, the all-time great bid an emotional farewell to the crowd - and the sport of tennis - on Friday evening after a career which saw her win 23 Grand Slam titles and four Olympic gold medals. The 40-year-old will go down as arguably the greatest female player in history.But her 2018 umpire rant in New York will also linger long in the memory for many fans as well. At her first US Open since giving birth to daughter Olympia, Williams won through to the final to take on Naomi Osaka. READ NOW: Serena Williams had cringe-worthy post-race interview with Max Verstappen at Monaco GPThe American was considered the overwhelming favourite, but after a series of misdemeanours that included a coaching violation and smashing a racket, she was docked a point by umpire Carlos Ramos.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Serena Williams, considered by many to be the greatest women’s tennis player ever, is also the GOAT on Twitter among female athletes. Williams was defeated by Ajla Tomlijanovic of Australia during their women’s singles third-round match Friday at the 2022 U.S. Open. The loss likely marks the end of Williams’ 27-year tennis career, as she earlier this month said she planned to retire after playing in the U.S. Open. “It’s been the most incredible ride and journey I’ve ever been on in my life,” an emotional Williams said in an on-court interview after the match, which was broadcast on ESPN.

Serena Williams has seemingly ended her professional tennis career.

Serena Williams dropped her third-round U.S. Open match to Ajla Tomljanović, likely bringing an end to her storied career.Tomljanović needed a little over three hours Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, New York to defeat Williams 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1 to advance to the round of 16.