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- Planet Sport
Tearful Serena Williams bows out in Toronto just one day on since announcing retirement
The tennis legend faced a 6-2 6-4 defeat against Belinda Bencic in Toronto in what was her first defeat since deciding to end her career. "It was a lot of emotions obviously," Williams told the crowd on Wednesday during her post-match interview. "Anyways, this is what it is," she told the crowd in Toronto as she wiped away a tear.
- PA Media: Sport
Tearful Serena Williams says ‘goodbye Toronto’ after flagging retirement
The 6-2 6-4 second-round loss to Belinda Bencic at the National Bank Open followed her first singles win in more than a year.
- The Independent
Tearful Serena Williams says ‘goodbye Toronto’ after exiting tournament
The 23-time grand slam champion is set to retire from tennis following the US Open later this month
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