Tennis world in frenzy over bombshell Serena Williams announcement
August 9, 2022 3:32PM EDT

United States’ Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Romania’s Simona Halep during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Hamish Blair)
Tennis World Reacts To Serena Bombshell Serena Williams shocked the sports world on Tuesday when she said she planned to retire after the upcoming U.S. Open. Here’s how some big names reacted to her bombshell statement. John McEnroe: “She’s in that level where Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tom Brady are.” Official Wimbledon Twitter account: “Some play the game. Others change it.” Rich Eisen: “One of the greatest champions in history in any sport”. Linda Cohn: “The greatest female athlete of all time” Where do you rank Serena among the all-time great athletes? Do you think she’ll reallly stay retired?