Serena Williams is gearing up for the final showdown of her tennis career which has spanned for a whopping 27 years on the WTA tour. The player is practicing at the Big Apple to gear up for the hard-court major. The upcoming US Open will be her last grand slam event, after which she will bid farewell to the sport.

Williams announced her retirement earlier this month, therefore fans are thronging, even during her practice sessions, to watch the GOAT on her final tour.

Serena gears up for the US Open

The 23-time grand slam champion recently practiced in Flushing Meadows. She played some intense rallies and even busted a lung to reach a drop shot. The player shared the new look of her US Open kit as she gears up for the last time.

Serena seemed completely focused on her training throughout the entirety of the video. Her dog, Chip, was also present on the court, cheering for her along with her fans.

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Seeing Williams in a place where she started her outstanding record of claiming 23 grand slam titles, will certainly be a surreal experience for everyone. She won her first grand slam title at the US Open in 1999 at the age of 17. Following that, she went on to win five more US Open titles, taking her tally to six.

The legacy of Serena Williams

Serena, after 27 glorious years on the tour, will play her last tournament at the US Open, her home Grand Slam. Williams has faced several issues during her career, both on and off the court, which she has faced head-on without letting it affect her performance.

People commented on her physical domination during matches and appearance and heckled her for not being feminine. However, she kept her focus on and let her racquet do the talking. She has become a source of inspiration and light for the current generation of athletes, irrespective of the sport.

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Be it Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, or Iga Swiatek, all the young players are in awe of the career she has built with resilience and tenacity.