Serena Williams Loses in First Match Since Saying She Will Retire - The New York Times

Williams’s second-round match on Wednesday at the National Bank Open was her last in Canada, and everyone wanted in on it, even Wayne Gretzky.

It was. Williams, with wet eyes, thanked the crowd for its support over 22 years. I was so happy to be here today, she said. Fans, who gave Williams two standing ovations before the match began, and… [+1314 chars]

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