Another major upset for Serena Williams at the US Open after Bianca Andreescu defeated her, robbing her of her 24th Grand Slam. Rena had tons of support in the stands, including Taraji P. Henson, Chris Bosh and Uzo Auba. See it all inside..
Serena Williams hit the tennis court yesterday on her quest for her 24th Grand Slam title during the US Open held at at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City. It was the last game she needed to win to nab the record-tying Grand Slam singles title, but unfortunately, she came up short.
19-year-old Bianca Andreescu beat the 37-year-old tennis superstar 6-3, 7-5 to win the US Open, scooping up her first Grand Slam title in her first appearance at the event.
The 23-time Grand Slam winner has made the finals in four of the past six Grand Slam events. She has been itching to tie Margaret Court's all-time record of 24, but the card just haven't been in her favor. By the way, Serena made her 33rd appearance in a Grand Slam Final.
"Bianca played an unbelievable match. ... It was incredible tennis out there," Rena said after the match. "I just wish I could have played better."
During her post-game interview, the tennis trailblazer revealed this was the worst match she played all tournament and she said it's hard on her because she knows she could have performed better. She was seemingly crushed knowing that she has lost four straight Grand Slam finals.
"I honestly didn't play my best today. I could have played better," she said during her post-game interview.
Always wonderful to see the Queen up close pic.twitter.com/srspGspdF1
— All Things Serena (@all_serena) September 8, 2019
"I believe I could have played better and I believe I could have done more," she continued. "And I believe that I could have been more Serena today. Honestly, I don't think Serena showed up and I have to kind of show up in Grand Slam Finals."
The fact Rena is competing against someone half her age at this level is incredible in itself.
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Despite losing the match, Serena is and will always be the tennis GOAT. That's not up for debate.
In the stands...
The Duchess of Sussex kept it stylish in a denim J. Crew button-down dress topped with a light gray J. Crew jacket. Oh, and the dress is already sold out. No surprise there. She accessorized her look with gold Victoria Beckham navigator sunglasses, turquoise Jennifer Meyer bar earrings and a gold necklace that appeared to have her and Prince Harry's first initials on it. Adobs.
The royal sat in Serena's box alongside Serena's mother Oracene Price, her husband Alexis Ohanian, her sister Venus Williams, Serena's coach Patrick Mouratoglou, and VOGUE editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
A final fit for royalty #USOpen pic.twitter.com/7N8HRGgtf1
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2019
The former "Suits" star was spotted cheering Rena on.
She hugged Rena's husband Alexis after the match.
Also in the stands...
"Empire" star Taraji P. Henson and her fiance Kelvin Hayden were all coupled up to cheer Serena on.
Well aren't they cute.
NBA legends link up! Chris Bosh ran into Rick Fox at the match.
Ha! Bosh's wife Adrienne Bosh was behind-the-scenes posting on IG Stories while her hubby did interviews.
Actress Uzo Aduba - who's gearing up to portray Shirley Chisholm in FX's "Mrs. America" - and director Spike Lee were also in the mix:
SHO-NUFF.
Photos: Splash/Backgrid/INSTAR/ MEGA/Taraji's/Chris' IG/Uzo's IG
source: theybf
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