Serena Williams has given tennis some of the best moments and legendary records. She is one of those players who represents the sport outside of its fanbase. Williams has motivated many in his run and will continue to do so, but as of now, not from the short.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion has decided to mark the end of her marvelous career. She will hang up her racket after the last Grand Slam of this season. His retirement will certainly create an irreparable void. Therefore, from fans and family to veterans, everyone wants to be part of the champion’s latest tournament. Speaking of the celebration of an event, it served as a meeting place for two of the strongest women of all time.
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Billie Jean King on meeting Oracene Price
Williams played their opening game on August 30 at Arthur Ashe Stadium and in the group of supporters Billie Jean King met Oracene Price. The WTA founder and 12-time Grand Slam champion was overwhelmed with joy to see the woman who gave tennis two if it’s best players. It’s Serena and Venus. Therefore, she took to Twitter to share her happiness and wrote, “The extraordinary mother of the great Serena Williams.”
“It’s great spending time with you on this special night, Oracene.” Price married Richard Williams in 1980 and gave birth to Venus and Serena. Alongside their father, she protected and coached the Williams duo in their early days.
DIVE DEEPER
Speaking of Williams’ performance in the opening round. She beat 27-year-old Danka Kovinić in their very first meeting. She outclassed the Montenegrin tennis professional in straight sets 6-3 6-3 to advance in the tournament. Now she will meet Anett Kontaveit for a place in the last 32 of the tournament.
Serena Williams’ next opponent
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The next step in the US Open champion’s six-time journey to achieving Margaret Court’s all-time record is defeating Anett Kontaveit. Kontaveit, who got the better of Jaqueline Cristian in the first round, will also be aiming for a good run to mask her lackluster performance in Canada and the Cincinnati Masters.
Therefore, even though it will be their first meeting, one can predict the intensity of the game by the high stakes. Williams will meet the Estonian tennis professional and former world No. 2 on August 31 on the hard courts of America.
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