Serena Williams is leaving tennis on her own terms, and that means winning for as long as she can.
) willing her to victory. You could feel how much she wanted it, how much she still wants it, even after those 23 Grand Slam titles. If there's one thing Williams hates, it's losing, and she's always thrived under the spotlight and in front of a full-capacity crowd.
Of course, Williams's presence always guarantees a sell-out; her matches have long been must-see events, with her combination of skill and showmanship. At the risk of stating the obvious, though, this tournament is different. It might be her, and every time she steps on the court could be the last. That knowledge changes the significance of what we're watching. It's not just a tennis match but possibly a swan song of one of the greatest athletes many of us will ever see.
We know why these matches are so special to watch: because it's the end of a historical career; because no one would've thought she'd get this far . . . and she might go farther still; because sports icons so rarely get the send-off they deserve, and she's out there earning hers, one point at a time. Williams is leaving tennis on her own terms, and that means winning for as long as she can.
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