Weeks before making her way to Flushing, Queens, New York for the 2022 US Open, Serena Williams announced that she has plans to “evolve” from tennis. Well, as it turns out those plans of a potential retirement were put on hold as the 40-year old Williams staged what some considered an upset of second seeded Annett Kontaviet 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 to advance in the Open.

The match drew a 2.7 million rating on ESPN, and over 29,000 people packed the Billie Jean King Tennis Arena to watch the superstar perhaps for the final time. But, instead she gave fans a reason to cheer even more.

Social media of course was abuzz!

• Tiger Woods Celebrates Serena's US Open Victory

  Tiger celebrating #SerenaWilliams like he just hit a winning putt 💪 pic.twitter.com/MW5Sbdmlom

  — ESPN (@espn) September 1, 2022

  It was a privilege to watch greatness. Congrats @serenawilliams

  — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 1, 2022

• Vice President Kamala Harris Sounds of on Serena

  Thank you @SerenaWilliams for inspiring people around the world with your talent, grace, and determination both on and off the court. We celebrate all that you have been, all that you are, and all that is to come.

  — Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 1, 2022

• Billie Jean King celebrates

  Serena + #USOpen tennis fans = magic. pic.twitter.com/5muJoEKRCQ

  — Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 1, 2022

• Serena Talks to the Fans!

  "Are you surprising yourself with your level?"
  
  Serena Williams: "I mean .. I'm just #Serena ." #USOpen pic.twitter.com/iJ2cUDMx5t

  — philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 1, 2022

• Fox's Skip Bayless Sounds Off on Serena

  Serena Williams did not "upset" the U.S. Open's No.-2 seed. She was just the better player, even at almost 41. She served better, volleyed stunningly better. Serena pretty much blasted her off the court. Yes, she had overwhelming "home" court advantage. But she flat-out DOMINATED

  — Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) September 1, 2022

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