Serena Williams Begins the Not-Too-Long Goodbye - The New York Times

Williams, who expects to retire after the U.S. Open, played what was likely her last match in Canada on Wednesday. It ended with a loss, and tears.

Ahead of Williamss taking the court which she did with a bowed head and a serious expression a video with greetings from the retired champion Billie Jean King and some rising stars on the tour, Coco … [+1670 chars]

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