All eyes are set on Serena Williams as the public await formal announcement of her retirement.

 

Playing more like a world number one than a player ranked outside the top 600, Williams turned back the clock on Wednesday to stun world number two Anett Kontaveit 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2 and move into the third round of the U.S. Open, putting her retirement plans on pause.

 

Williams had signalled her intention to retire earlier this month, saying she was “evolving away from tennis”, but never confirmed the U.S. Open as her final event. Any farewell has now been put on hold with Williams due back on centre court on Thursday. 

 

Source: The Skuup