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She is an athlete and a sports team that has inspired her throughout her career.
Canadian Olympic swimmer Penny Olexiak said in an interview with TSN that he always looked up to Williams.
"I hope I can be there when I'm her age. I really want to be like her. I see her as a person." & I admire as much as I love what she does and everything she stands for.I love Serena.”
Team USA Posted on Twitter to show his support for Williams. Williams is her four-time Olympic gold medalist for Team USA.
The Orlando Magic of the NBA team simply tweeted that they "witnessed history" midway through the first set. Her 2022 NBA Draft pick Paolo her Banchero on the team also posted,"I'm going to see Serena live."
Roland Garros, the official name of the French Open, capturedphotos of Serena's first set. Williams holds her three French Open titles.
Another professional tennis player, Christopher Eubanks,posted, "This is the vintage Serena we see here."
Williams lost 7-5 to Tomlyanovic in the first set, but she continued to receive her messages of encouragement on her social media during the second set. increase.
What is the energy in the stadium in the second set
From CNN to Don Liddell of Flushing, NY
Selina Williams is working She fought back after a disappointing first set when she was broken twice.
She opened with her ace on serve and hit two unreturned serves. She then finished the game with another massive serve to take the lead in the second set.
The crowd inside the stadium is loud and cheering when Williams is playing well, but otherwise there is a hushed unease.
Her roar was deafening for her as Williams ripped to her opponent and took the lead.
Serena Williams drops first set to Ajla Tomljanović
From CNN's Jill Martin
Ajla Tomljanović scored 7-0 against Serena Williams. Won 1st set with 5. The second set will start soon.
The winner of this third round will face Russia's Lyudmila Samsonova in the Round of 16.
The winner of this match will face Lyudmila Samsonova of Russia
Jill Martin on CNN From
The US Open third-round winners of Serena Williams and Adjla Tomljanovic will face Russia's Lyudmila Samsonova in the Round of 16. She defeated Alexandra Krunic (Serbia) on the fifth court where she beat 6-3 6-3.
Samsonova, 23, is on her 13th straight win, including title wins in Washington DC and Cleveland.
The stadium erupts with cheers as Williams scores a point
The crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium cheer loudly for Serena Williams.
There is yelling and applause every time Williams scores a point playing against Adjula Tomljanovic. The game is still in the 1st set.
According to a video posted by the US Open on his Twitter, some fans said "G.O.A.T" or "Best Ever" with gold letter balloons. have.
A shriek could be heard from Williams as Tomljanovic hit an ace over the backhand to level the game at 5-5.
We are now at his end of the first set of business.
CNN's Don Liddell contributed a report from Flushing, New York.
Coco Gauff hopes to face Serena Williams at US Open
From CNN's Jill Martin
Coco Gauff of the United States, who reached the round of 16 for the first time in her US Open career, hopes to face Serena at the tournament. Williams.
Gauff, 18, said she was "very special" on the court after beating fellow American Madison Keys by her 6-2, 6-3 record.
"She's playing well. I know she's on my side of the draw, but I don't know when I'll be able to face her." But that's the goal, so I hope we can keep winning because it's been my lifelong dream to do so," she said.Gauff was asked at the post-fight press conference if she would watch the rest of Williams' games on Friday night. ``I watch it on TV. rice field.
"I don't think this will be the last time I see Selena," she added.Gauff's Grand Slam Her best singles result in her event came earlier this year when she reached the final at the French Open.
Serena Williams' family and coach cheer her on in the box
Serena Williams' sister Venus Williams and her mother are in thebox, her coach Renee Stubbs. Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian is also in the stands.
Venus and Serena lost their first-round doubles match on Thursday. It is expected to be their last game. During her storied career, she has competed in doubles with her team.
Game started
to CNN's Jill Martin
Serena Williams faces Australia's Ajra Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open at Arthur's Ashe Stadium. To do.
This will be the first time Williams and Tom Lijanovic will go head-to-head.
Williams, who turns 41 on September 26, is aiming to become the oldest woman in the Open Era to reach the Round of 16 in the majors.
Tomljanovic said her best Grand Slam performance this year and when she reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2021 will be her first attempt to reach the Round of 16 of the US Open. I'm here.
Excitement builds in stadium as players take to the court
Flushing CNN's Don Liddell fans to watch New York
A beautiful night in Flushing, New York. The temperature is around 74 degrees with a light breeze.
Excitement builds as the roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium opens and Serena Williams and Ajula Tomljanovic take to the court.
Tomljanovic was applauded in tribute, but Serena had to wait for Williams' tribute video to play when she arrived.
A video titled "Queen of Queens,"posted by the US Open on Twitter, narrated by Queen Latifah, shows Williams' storied career highlights her reel. I'm here.
Tomljanovic has been to the last two quarterfinals at Wimbledon, but nothing quite like it. Now she is in the midst of the biggest opportunity of her career. Can she handle pressure? we're trying to find