RITHOLTZ: So, lets talk about books. And its hard on the tennis world, too. Transcripts & captions for a better media workflow. Though she has teased a possible return to tennis, Williams says shes focused on the present moment with the release of the Super Bowl commercial and her They didnt pay me. You know, one day a few years ago, I described and I realized that for the first time, I realized that my job was to stay fit. You just had a baby. You travel a lot. On her way to winning the second set in that tiebreak, Williams hit a serve 117 miles per hour, her hardest of the night. Tomljanovic flipped the first-set script, from down 5-3 to winning 7-5. Williams leaves the game second all-time in majors to Margaret Court's 24. Create a better, more engaging experience for every student. Kyle Sandilands called out Anthony Albanese during his wedding speech in front of 130 guests at Swifts - a late-Victorian Gothic Revival property in Sydney on Saturday.. WebSerena Williams. Not really a surprise. Venus Williams and Father Richard recall one match that 7-time Grand Slam champion "should have won", Be the first one to comment on this story. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: All right, Serena Williams. Not surprisingly, Williams' acceptance speech last night was the kind of instant inspiration that comes from decades of court time and pushing past challenge after challenge. And thank you on behalf ofRichard and the entire Williamsfamily. If you think youre the best, youre going to be the best. has been vocal in the past about her hair loss, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Like you said, a ton of decisions are made about the company and about how it is going to be run and how it is going to do. On the heels of two surprising (but really not all that surprising) wins in the first two rounds, we all started to wonder, if not try to envision it could something epic be in the making? In the eyes of most who know and love the sport, Williams holds claim to the GOAT status that's been heaped upon her in the winter of her transcendent 23-year run. WILLIAMS: Well, you have to work hard. Im just so grateful to every single person thats ever said Go Serena in their life. I am not here just to show up and you know, just kind of take up space in the room. So, I always thought I would be number one. The three-hour-long nail-biter ultimately went to Australias Ajla Tomljanovic in three competitive sets, but the night was all about Serena. RITHOLTZ: And my last tennis question, what is it that you know about being a professional athlete today that you wish you knew 25 years ago? Once every four years, this is their moment in time and they may never come back and you realize how amazing it is to hold a gold medal that someone else has as well, and the feel that they have worked for, for 20 years plus for just that one day. To my mother, she didnt want to come out, she had her knitting friends, she has a knitting crew, shes in Philly watching. Speaker 1: (03:03) Weeks away from her 41st birthday and ranked an unfamiliar No. From a competitive standpoint, it was everything tennis fans could have hoped for. All rights reserved. Entertainment | It was just charming. RITHOLTZ: She didnt just win. We thought about US Open, Wimbledon, Australian Open, French Open and that was it. One of the greatest athletes of all time just said goodbye to her sport but not without the beautiful final moment she, her family, and fans deserved. In front of a giant, celebrity-filled U.S. Open crowd, Serena Williams played what she expects to be her last match on Friday, Sept. 2. Serena Williams announces upcoming retirement from tennis Transcript, Congressional Testimony & Hearing Transcripts. There were about 2,400 people in the audience and when she was introduced, she came out to a standing ovation. Pam Shriver: (01:06) Serena Williams announces upcoming retirement from tennis. Read our Privacy Notice,Cookie Notice and Terms and Conditions. As an endorser? They'd go to tiebreak, and Williams refused to be swept. He has had it for many years, but he is definitely doing 100 percent of Initialized now, so thats super cool. Roy Wood Jr. Talks Scandals at White House Correspondents Dinner, Watching Frank Oceans Coachella Set Online Wont Be Easy. In her speech, Wambach detailed a fancy meeting she once attended with Serena Williams and various male executives and athletes. I feel like there is one day, I am going to wake up and I am going to say, Im done. And I know that when that will be, and I will know the feeling and I dont have that feeling yet. I'm just so grateful because you got me here." It was Williams' earliest exit in this major since she was 16 years old -- all the way back in 1998. She dug deep and refused to bow out quietly, saving five match points before eventually coming up short. Down 5-2, there was a marathon game with nine deuces and 24 points that lasted just over 15 minutes. Politics | I'm just so grateful to every single person that's ever said 'Go Serena' in their life. I was in a store, I wont mention which one, and I saw the girls section and it said, Mommys princess, and Daddys princess and cute and you know, adorable and I was in the boy and I went to the boys area and it said, Curious. Friday night was first time these two played each other. you mentioned you like technology. What athletes do you follow on social media? I always try to be true to myself. 605 in the world, Williams put up a fight against Tomljanovic that has been a hallmark of her career. Serena Williams and Meghan Markle have been friends since 2014, though they met in 2010. a giant, celebrity-filled U.S. Open crowd, Olympia, who turned 5 during the tournament. Thank you. I know it all the time . This password will be used to sign into all, Photo: Myung Chun/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images, Will Smith Apologizes to the Academy After Winning His Oscar, Roy Wood Jr.s Best Jokes at the 2023 White House Correspondents Dinner, Julia Fox Is the Only Celeb Taking White House Correspondents Fashion Seriously, The Rivalry Between the Knicks and the Heat From the Guys Who Were There, The Knicks Vs. Heat Rivalry From the Guys Who Were There, Long Live the White House Correspondents Dinner. After a dominant year in tennis during which she won three of the four majors and finished the season with a 53-3 record, Serena Williams was officially honored as the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year on Tuesday night in New York City. Transcribe Your Own Content Try Rev and save time transcribing, Speaker 1: (00:24) She's the only reason Serena Williams ever existed.". WILLIAMS: Well, tennis has taught me that it is important to stay focused in your business, so for instance, when I started my investing, it was very another mentor of mine, he also is one of the Pinterest main Pinterest people. And I wouldn't be Serena if there wasn't Venus. Serena, thank you so much for doing this. A unique American sports star put on a marathon performance, one that ends with some what-could-have-been in its aftermath. By James Dator Feb 12, 2023, 7:37pm EST Serena Williams was everywhere at the Super Bowl with two premier ads in the first quarter of the big game. The 34-year-old tennis pro encouraged women everywhere to keep striving for greatness. So, I think I won four in a row at that point, and it was just it was a lot easier. So, thats very competitive and of course, the fashion with this new company that we just started. I enjoy technology and I love that lighting round, that was fun. No one has effected the game, or sport, the way she has. WebSerena Williams shared an emotional speech after competing in the 2022 U.S. Open. "I wouldn't be Serena if there wasn't Venus. Going into the 2022 U.S. Open, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion had played just four singles matches since she suffered an injury at Wimbledon in June 2021. Thank you daddy, I know youre watching. SERENA WILLIAMS, PROFESSIONAL TENNIS PLAYER: It wasnt that difficult actually to decide not to compete. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Its been the most incredible journey Ive ever been on in my life, she said. Depois de todo mundo discutir a posio e mau comportamento da maior tenista de todos os tempos na final de um Grand Slam, vamos pensar nos efeitos. I am really, I honestly think I was a superhero in a different life in another dimension, you know, like I was Miss Marvel or something. Although, it is true. So, thats kind of followed me throughout my whole life. From hair trends to relationship advice, our daily newsletter has everything you need to sound like a person whos on TikTok, even if you arent. So, that was exciting for me. "@serenawilliams @Venuseswilliams pic.twitter.com/C7RZXcf23E. Anna Wintour who is another very, very powerful woman. What shes done for me, for the sport of tennis is just incredible. And just to get your reaction to this news, is there surprise at all? Forty years old and fighting her guts out until the final push of the racket. Even if the result wasn't on her side, even if she didn't fully dictate the way she went out, she made sure to carve a memorable conclusion into a final, epic chapter. I never thought Id have a chance to play her in her last match when I was a kid watching her in all those finals. We did play a couple of sets of tennis and she won 6-3 and 7-6,1 so I have to give her that, but all told this was really a wonderful experience and I think, you will find it every bit as fascinating as I did. Learn More Get subscriber-only insights and news delivered by Barry every two weeks. WILLIAMS: I watch a ton of Netflix. I really do. WILLIAMS: Yes, very important decisions get made. These companies are changing the way people think, the way people function, the way people drive, the way people catch rides, the way people ask questions. Were married, so. A little more technical stuff. Before Williams left the court, she looked back on the incredible ride and paid tribute to all those who were by her side, especially her parents and big sister Venus Williams. I forgot the watch company, Piguet or . I know youre watching. RITHOLTZ: So, youre a kid. And so, for me, I have always been especially, I think a lot of people now are really trying to get into tech and just trying to think, Well, whats the future? Pam, thanks so much with last minute for joining us here. In front of a giant, celebrity-filled U.S. Open crowd, Serena Williams played what she expects to be her last match on Friday, Sept. 2. WILLIAMS: Whats the word oh good Lord. WILLIAMS: He really, more does these C-work now more than anything, so he has this VC firm, oh god, Initialized. Like all legends, she has a singularity to her greatness. Ive had blood clots in both my lungs at the same time. Anyway . Pam Shriver: (02:06) The 40-year-old athlete lost her third match at the U.S. Open in New York City on Friday against WILLIAMS: I love the Olympics. Williams was not going to go out obediently. Thanks, mom, she said. Ive always wanted to be on top, to be holding the trophies. RITHOLTZ: So, lets bring up the foundation because you specifically established this to promote equity through education, gender, race, disability anything that stands in the way of a person achieving their potential. First, thats a giant target, so I have to ask, what are you doing to accomplish that target and how do you measure if youre actually making progress? I am like, I could focus. So, were excited about that one as well. Karl Stefanovic and his wife Jasmine were among the slew of A-list guests at Kyle Sandilands ' nuptials with Tegan Kynaston on Saturday. Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26, 1981) is an American professional tennis player. For live streaming sports and premium content subscribe to ESPN +. RITHOLTZ: So, lets talk about your foundation? It is a state that uncannily resembles Russia in the early years of Putin when the rule of law was abused to target businessmen who opposed his political agenda. I want to be an ambassador of that kind of love and care and concern. The way Williams put on her career-closing performance was gripping enough to add to her legend. He was joined at the Oscars by his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who was the target of a G.I. A great American tennis story found its conclusion Friday night in Queens. I ended up winning, I think it was the US Open after that. At this meeting, Wambach said, For all the ladies out there, yes we can do it. This match was so good, so gripping, so drenched with drama, Williams could not be faulted for second-guessing her retirement decision in the months to come. Ive got to get to 18. And then, I put so much pressure on myself that I lost three in a row. RITHOLTZ: So, who are you obviously have an enormous background in sports, and there are a number of people who mentored you on that, who are your business mentors? WILLIAMS: Another great question and very important for me, I believe it starts young. So, when the opportunity came to sign with Wilson, I was overjoyed. I just loved the product. Super, super, super smart. How does the physical training evolve? And welcome back to Get Up. Oh my god. So, throughout that time, I just you know, make adjustments because if I were doing the same thing 20 years later, I think I will be a little bit tired and just, I wouldnt want to do it anymore, so every few years, I reinvent myself. Ill just whatever I am able to get, if any, thats what I will be going for. Speech-to-Text API for pre-recorded audio, powered by the worlds leading speech recognition engine. She also gave an emotional speech thanking the crowd for their support. Succinct Summation of Weeks Events for 3.30.18. Read the full speech transcript below: Oh, man. For all of the praise Tomljanovic had for Williams after the match, she was unflappable most of the night. This was a farewell tour with no guarantee of more than one match. I follow I dont follow Caroline Wozniacki. And my mom, if you ever met here, she doesnt play, so if I am not humble, theyd give me a whack in the head. WILLIAMS: Yes, no, more or less like the alien invaders, yes. In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what He was telling me that its very important to have a focus. 2:46 am ET, 7-5, 6-7, 6-1 in the third round of the US Open, Nadal withdraws from Madrid Open due to hip injury, Djokovic bounced early at Monte Carlo masters, WTA will resume events in China this year, Swiatek speaks out on Wimbledon lifting ban on Russians, Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian, Belarusian players, Tennis legend Navratilova announces she is cancer-free, Serena gives one more memorable moment in US Open loss, Novak Djokovic denied vaccine exemption for Miami Open, Kostyuk refuses to shake the hand of Russian opponent, Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells prior to draw. The sports icon capped off her 27-year tennis career with a beautiful shoutout to family and fans. Template:Nbsp; 1 ]] (June 21, 2010) Last updated on: March 10, 2019. Thats what it does for you. It's been the most incredible ride and journey I've ever been on, I mean, in my life. And its good. I write a lot of things down. One of the greatest tennis players ever was felled 7-5, 6-7, 6-1 in the third round of the US Open. Transcribe your audio files to find high-impact insights in minutes. Shes taken tennis off the sports pages into pop culture.
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