Serena Williams of the USA after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia on Day 5 of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

President Joe Biden to Serena Williams: 'You're an inspiration, a champion of all time'

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 9/3/22

The storied 25-year career of future Hall of Famer Serena Williams ended Friday night in the third round of the U.S. Open.

Over her career, Serena's had a remarkable impact on tennis and sports as a whole. In many ways, she transcends her sport — the epitome of a living legend.

While it may be impossible to describe how she's elevated the game, hearing from the President of the United States after your final match is a pretty good start.

On Saturday night, President Joe Biden took to Twitter to congratulate Williams and thank her for proving that "anything is possible."

.@SerenaWilliams, you’re an inspiration, a champion of all time.

Thank you for dreaming, daring, and proving that anything is possible.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 3, 2022

Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic eliminated Williams (7-5, 6-7, (4-7), 6-1) on Friday night in an epic matchup that lasted more than three hours.

Always the competitor, Williams even hinted at postponing her retirement. After falling to Tomljanovic, Williams said, "I don't think so," when asked if she'd reconsider, adding, "but you never know."

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