Serena Williams continues her farewell tour in the most dominant fashion imaginable.
On Wednesday, Williams bested No. 2 overall in the world Anett Kontaveit in three sets (7-6, 2-6, 6-2) in the second round of the 2022 U.S. Open. While an upset by the rankings, anyone doubting Williams’ skill and calling this a surprise hasn’t watched the greatest tennis player in the world work her magic.
After coming off her thrilling victory in what is said to be her last tournament before retirement, Williams gave a customary interview to the fans post-match. In short? Williams is fired up and ready to go the distance.
When asked whether she was surprised at her level of play, Williams gave a hearty chuckle followed by the most picture-perfect response imaginable. “I’m just Serena.”
Serena, surprised at her level? 😏 pic.twitter.com/QP41An73FE
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2022
Now that’s confidence right there! Hilariously, before that, Williams downplayed herself spectacularly, calling herself a “pretty good player” in a clear tongue-in-cheek moment.
Breaking news: Serena Williams is a pretty good player. pic.twitter.com/maMbAod5EQ
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2022
Williams truly is the greatest of all time and we’re so lucky to be watching her play. Other tennis fans could not get enough of her post-match quote either!
Tennis fans absolutely loved Serena Williams' energy after her second round victory
We all want to be reminded a few more times: https://t.co/sHFBDd3LGD
— David Lippman CBS19 (@david_lippman) September 1, 2022
A PRETTY GOOD PLAYER 🐐 https://t.co/TXxdZfw6Zz
— Erin Simpson 🏳️🌈 (@ErinSimp) September 1, 2022
— dr. sam white (@dearsamwhite) September 1, 2022
It’s the “what?” for me… #Serena #GOAT https://t.co/AnOh4x0dwn
— Gregory Allan Datu Cendana 🏳️🌈🇵🇭 (@gregorycendana) September 1, 2022
Thats why she is Serena. Her expectations of herself are higher than anyone else's and matter more than anyone else's.#SerenaWilliams #Serena #USOpen #GOAT𓃵 https://t.co/kdg3PZr5i7
— Sarah Majid (@SarahSportPsy) September 1, 2022
I love every damn thing about her answer. https://t.co/pohGAKeR4u
— Tyler Greever (@Tyler_Greever) September 1, 2022
When you’re playing the #2 in the world and they never had chance. 🐐#SerenaWilliams #TwirlForSerena https://t.co/c8SiyFN4B8
— 1908 TEES (@1908tees) September 1, 2022
Incredible use of “YOU WOULDA THOUGHT” energy from Serena lol #USOpen #Serena https://t.co/uJgyZYizDC
— Andrew Brian Posadas (@AndrewBPosadas) September 1, 2022
A queen https://t.co/JYt6lmcVHB
— Chloe Leshner (@ChloeLeshner) September 1, 2022
