Serena Williams’ farewell complete after US Open loss to Ajla Tomljanovic

Serena Williams’ farewell is full.

She misplaced to Ajla Tomljanović 5-7, 7-6 (4), 6-1 within the third spherical of the U.S. Open Friday night time. After asserting earlier than the event she’d be “evolving away” from tennis after its conclusion, Williams’ taking part in profession is now accomplished.

After dropping the primary set, Williams had taken a commanding lead within the second set, however faltered and finally succumbed to a tiebreak. Williams gained the tiebreak 7-4 to remain alive within the match.

Tomljanović pulled away within the third set, nevertheless. She advances to face Liudmila Samsonova within the fourth spherical.