‘Still GOAT’: Twitter Hails Serena Despite Loss in US Open Final

Serena Williams suffered a 6-3, 7-5 loss against 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu in the US Open final.

Serena Williams was denied a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title as she suffered a 6-3, 7-5 loss against 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu in the women’s singles final of the US Open on early Sunday, 8 September morning,

This is the second year in a row that 37-year-old Williams lost in the final at Flushing Meadows. It is also the fourth time in seven majors since returning to the tour after having a baby, that Serena finished as runner-up. The six-time champion remains stuck on 23 Grand Slam singles titles, one shy of Margaret Court's mark for the most in history.

But despite her loss at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, the internet heaped praise on Serena Williams for her fightback during the game and for her resilience in the tournament.

AndreYEScu!!! @serenawilliams is such a fighter and so resilient; I know she is disappointed, but I continue to be so impressed with how she keeps on battling when it would be so easy to rest (or even retire) on her remarkable legacy ...

— Karen Crouse (@bykaren) September 7, 2019

Serena Williams is so hard on herself. She's had great runs since returning from giving birth. I have nothing but mad respect for her.

— Chad (@CCSMOOTH13) September 7, 2019

#SerenaWilliams is still the GOAT; 23 Grand Slams, dominating the sport for over twenty years, winning *that* Australian Open, coming back from near-death after giving birth to get to four finals. (Plus facing eternal vicious racism & dismissive sexism.)

She'll be back. 💔👑

— Maanvi (@Maanvi2501) September 7, 2019

Serena will always be the GOAT
Serena will always be the GOAT
Serena will always be the GOAT
Serena will always be the GOAT
Serena will always be the GOAT
Serena will always be the GOAT
Serena will always be the GOAT
Serena will always be the GOAT

And that's that. #USOpen 🤷🏽‍♀️

— Kenidra4Humanity (@KenidraRWoods_) September 7, 2019

Serena played some great tennis this fortnight and moved really well. Clearly her obstacle in finals is mental and her opponents are watching. Much of set 2 was hard to watch.

Who'd have thought that Serena would become the first player since Clijsters to lose 4 finals in a row?

— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) September 7, 2019

Serena is still the Queen.#USOpen

— Charlotte Clymer🏳️‍🌈 (@cmclymer) September 7, 2019

Serena is still the best, most consistent female player out there. Her 4 slam finals clearly says so. She needs to get herself over the line.

There’s at least 2 more opportunities to do that.

— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) September 7, 2019

Serena Williams is a great champion but also a class act, showing great sportsmanship. pic.twitter.com/0Uuey4u03S

— Mark Connolly (@MarkConnollyCBC) September 7, 2019

Serena Williams.

Greatest Athlete of All Times.

— George M Johnson (@IamGMJohnson) September 7, 2019