Serena Williams went down fighting against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of US Open 2022 on Saturday (September 03). The defeat against Tomljanovic is almost certainly Williams' last at the US Open and could also be a career-ending one as she looks to 'evolve away' from the sport.

'You never know': Serena Williams on reconsidering retirement after crashing out of US Open 2022

A defiant Serena Williams bid an emotional goodbye to the U.S. Open with a third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday, in what may have been the last singles match of her glittering career.

US Open 2022: Serena Williams bids emotional farewell after 3rd-round loss against Ajla Tomljanovic

While Serena Williams is perhaps one of, if not the most, accomplished players in the international tennis circuit, her legacy must not be defined by the myriad of accomplishments that she has managed to achieve on the court.

Serena Williams' unmatched legacy to stand the test of time long after her retirement

Serena Williams dropped a major retirement hint last month, in an article on Vogue, by revealing that she is evolving away from the game. Williams, a winner of 23 Grand Slams, entered the US Open 2022 edition -- which is considered to be her last appearance at a major event -- and received a rousing welcome on the court while facing Danka Kovinic on Tuesday (August 30).

US Open: Serena Williams makes grand entry during R1, daughter Olympia clicks pictures of tennis star - WATCH

Serena Williams swept into the US Open second round on Monday on an emotional night in New York in what is expected to be the 23-time Grand Slam title winner's final tournament.

US Open: Serena Williams starts farewell campaign with win over Danka Kovinic

Serena Williams had dropped a major hint about her retirement in an article on Vogue last month. Since then, the tennis fraternity is gearing up to bid farewell to one of the greatest players ever.

'Going to stay vague' - Serena Williams opens up on possible retirement after first-round win at US Open 2022

Tennis legend Serena Williams grabbed every eyeball on the tennis court as she debuted an iconic outfit at the last U.S. Open of her career on Monday. The Nike dress was embellished with diamonds and crystals from top to bottom and it looked stunning on Williams.

Serena Williams dons gorgeous diamond-encrusted dress, Nike shoes for first round of 2022 US Open

Born on September 26, 1981, Serena Williams managed to etch her name in tennis folklore as one of the greatest players ever to have walked the earth. With talks of her decision to call time on her career making waves in courts across the world, we look at some of the greatest achievements she recorded during her stint as a professional player.

A look at Serena Williams' greatest achievements over the course of her illustrious career

Biggest controversies involving tennis legend Serena Williams

In her own way, Serena Williams hinted at her possible retirement in a Vogue article in early August. While there are speculations regarding the forthcoming US Open 2022 edition being Serena's last Grand Slam appearance, her message was clear to the tennis world that the superstar is set to call it quits post the showpiece event, which commences on August 29.

'There will be.....': Tennis great Martina Navratilova on Serena Williams' fate at US Open

World no.1 Iga Swiatek has revealed she has always struggled to talk to Serena Williams, who has been an inspiration to her since she was a child. The American legend had recently confirmed she will be retiring from tennis after the upcoming US Open 2022.

I feel like I’m a kid from kindergarten: World no.1 Iga Swiatek on feeling shy to say 'hi' to Serena Williams

Serena Williams recently dropped a bomb when she confirmed she will be retiring from the game soon. Williams, who is regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time, is all set to quit the sport after making her final appearance at the upcoming US Open 2022 at home.

One of the greatest, sad that she is leaving: Rafael Nadal pays tribute to 'inspirational' Serena Williams

American tennis legend Serena Williams dropped a bomb on Tuesday (August 09) as she announced her shock retirement from the game. Williams will be walking away from tennis after making her final appearance in the upcoming US Open 2022 at home.

Serena Williams will leave as greatest tennis player: Billie Jean King hails American legend

Thinking too much about the elusive 24th Grand Slam title to equal Margaret Court`s record did not help Serena Williams` quest, the American great admits as she prepares to hang up her racket after a sparkling career.

Thinking too much about 24th Grand Slam didn't help, admits superstar Serena Williams

Serena Williams didn't have a dream comeback at Wimbledon 2022 as the American went down fighting against France's Harmony Tan in her first-round clash on Tuesday (June 28).

'Who knows?': Serena Williams on returning to Wimbledon next year after loss against Harmony Tan