Longtime tennis star Serena Williams lost her match at the US Open on Friday, as her opponent, Australian Ajla Tomljanovic, managed to win 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1.
This is likely to be the last professional tennis match played by Williams, who expressed her intention to leave big sports after the tournament.
The dramatic match resulted in a whirl of reactions from fellow sport stars and celebrities, praising the tennis superstar for her achievements.
Golf legend Tiger Woods congratulated her, saying "it was a privilege to watch greatness."
A screenshot of a tweet by Tiger Woods about the retirement of tennis star Serena Williams
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Michelle Obama also expressed her support and adoration.
NBA superstars LeBron James and Magic Johnson praised Williams , as well as TV host Oprah Winfrey.
A screenshot of a tweet by NBA star Magic Johnson about the retirement of tennis star Serena Williams.
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A screenshot of a tweet by Oprah Winfrey about the retirement of tennis star Serena Williams
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She was also praised by fellow tennis stars - Coco Gauf, who is now participating in the US Open, and Andy Roddick, former ATP No 1 player and the last American man to win a Grand Slam title so far.
A screenshot of a tweet by tennis player Coco Gauff about the retirement of Serena Williams
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A screenshot of a tweet by tennis player Andy Roddick about the retirement of Serena Williams
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