Ajla Tomljanovic, who had never played Serena Williams before, amazed the crowd with her poise and play at US Open 2022. She hammered huge forehands but also showed a deft touch on lobs and played incredible defense against ferocious attacks. Then post-match, Tomljanovic impressed the crowd with the charm in her words, as well.

It took a spectacular performance to defeat Williams 7-5 6-7 6-1 in a match that some tennis commentators described as her best-ever performance. Off the court, Tomljanovic was even more classy.

Ajla Tomljanovic answered a trivia question regarding Serena Williams

When asked after the match how Tomljanovic felt about her win becoming part of tennis history, even as a trivia question, she made the audience laugh by saying, “No one’s going to pronounce my name right, so that’s going to s*ck.”

Tomljanovic’s US Open win over Serena Williams ensures her a place in tennis history, which fills her with mixed feelings in the aftermath of Williams’ retirement.

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In a way, she had the luck and fortune to play this match that meant an end to a glorious career, which will forever be remembered.

Serena pays tribute to her sister Venus Williams

The 23-time Grand Slam champion fought valiantly but was unable to defeat Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open. The many match points that she saved was a living proof of how dangerous she still is.

Serena was overwhelmed with emotion after her final dance on the tennis court and thanked the audience for their support.

She made a special mention of her elder sister, Venus, during the post-match interview. She thanked her for having a positive impact on her career and shaping her into the person she is today. Serena was flooded with emotion as she expressed her gratitude to her sister.

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Hereon, Williams will most likely devote her time to her business ventures while also spending time with her family. She has achieved success with her businesses such as Serena Ventures and S by Serena, just as she has with her tennis career.

We wish Serena all the luck with all her off-court likings.