A few hours back, Serena Williams played the last match of her illustrious tennis career. Over a career spanning around 25 years, the American legend has attained glory in every part of the globe. Coming from a humble background, she has fought her way to the pinnacle of the tennis world.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion put in a great fight but couldn’t overpower Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia in the third round of the US Open. Serena was left emotional after ending her career and acknowledged the crowd for their support. As Serena bid adieu to tennis, Nike had a massive honor for her.

Nike honors Serena Williams after her last match

To celebrate the legacy of Serena, Nike released a new campaign on the American legend, “By Changing Nothing, She Changed Everything.” Zendaya narrated the short documentary which showcased Serena’s glorious moments over the years.

Talking about Serena in the campaign, Zendaya said, “When the world judged her home, she left her city. When the world criticized her family, she left them out loud. When the world wanted her to be less powerful, she hit even harder.”

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After ending her glorious career, Serena will focus on her business ventures while spending quality time with her family. Like her tennis career, she has gone on to achieve success with her businesses like Serena Ventures and S by Serena.

Serena thanks her sister Venus

During the post-match interview, the 23-time Grand Slam champion had a special mention for her elder sister, Venus. She thanked her for positively influencing her career and making her who she was today. Serena was filled with tears as she expressed her gratitude to her sister.

It was a memorable end to Serena’s career. Earlier in the second round, she had knocked out the second seed, Anett Kontaveit. Moreover, she displayed her fighting spirit during her third-round loss at the US Open.

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