sport news Serena Williams is hailed as the 'GOAT' by fans following retirement trends now
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The sporting world is coming to terms with no longer seeing Serena Williams on a tennis court as tributes have flooded in hailing her after she announced her retirement from the game Tuesday.
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has called time on her career, announcing her decision in next month's Vogue, although a firm date on when she will go has not been confirmed.
The news comes after the American superstar recorded her first win in 430 days but she said: 'It's the hardest thing that I could ever imagine. I don't want it to be over, but at the same time I'm ready for what's next.'
Adoring and emotional tennis fans have taken to social media to honor the 41-year-old, describing her as the 'Greatest Of All Time'.
One wrote: 'Wow, I got emotional reading this. You are retiring as the GOAT,' while another added: 'GOAT' and one just responded with several goat emojis.
The official Twitter account of the Olympics paid tribute to the outgoing star, writing: 'Champion. Inspiration. Legend. The sport will miss you, Serena.'
