A great career comes to an end – and the greatest bow: Michelle Obama, Tiger Woods or LeBron James pay homage to tennis star Serena Williams. An overview:
Michelle Obama: “Congratulations on a great career. We were fortunate to see a young girl from Compton grow into one of the greatest athletes of all time. I’m proud of you my friend and I can’t wait to see you you will continue to change lives with your talents.”
Tiger Woods: “You are literally the greatest on and off the pitch. Thank you for inspiring us all to follow our dreams. Love you little sister!”
LeBron James: “Congratulations, you have had an incredible career. What you have done for the sport and for women is unparalleled. It has been my honor to watch your journey and see you achieve all the goals you have set for yourself . Win, lose or draw: we knew you were the best.”
Magic Johnson: “We witnessed the last US Open for the greatest of all time: Serena Williams. Serena means so much to sport, to tennis, to the world, to every little girl and even more to every little black girl on the planet.”
Coco Gauff: “Thank you, Serena. Because of you, I believe in this dream. The effect you have on me is way beyond words that can be put together. And for that, I say thank you, thank you, thank you, GOAT!”
Andy Roddick: “It has been a lifetime pleasure to see you grow into what you are. I can’t wait to see what you do next. Thanks, my old friend.”
Oprah Winfrey: “25 years. Shero. A legend forever.”
Simone Biles: “Thank you for bringing sport to a new dimension for black athletes, for every athlete.”