Ajla Tomljanovic vs. Serena Williams Extended Highlights | 2022 US Open Round 3 

It wasn't easy beating Serena Williams in her last match, on the main court with all the people by her side. Ajla really did something...

Alja has mental skills from another planet! Facing the opponent is one thing, facing your hero is another, and doing it in the eyes of history and without the support of the crowd is mind-blowing! She had many chances to crawl under a rock but decided to make a deliberate effort to put up a fight that maybe serena was not expecting.

Even in defeat, Serena shows her grit. Tomljanovic stayed intense and never lost sight of this important occasion. Serena gave more than was expected, but her opponent played exceptional tennis to move on.

An amazing win for Ajla- wish the US Open would actually recognize that and put her on the thumbnail, same as all the other match winners. Not only did she play at an extremely high level, she won despite dealing with a crowd that was against her (reminiscent of the US Open 2018 final, Serena vs Osaka). She deserves the highest of praises.

Ajla typically has been known for her nerves getting the best of her, so seeing her win this meant so much more. What a tournament for Ajla!

Bravo, Ajla!

Had Serena’s serve not fallen apart, she would’ve won this match. And it’s with respect I say this because Tom really did play VERY well, but honestly she should’ve been blowing Serena off the court. It wasnt just age or fatigue, you HAVE to get first serves in! She will be sorely missed and congrats to the winner! (Go coco)

I love Serena and all but so proud of Ajla under difficult circumstances

I believe that Serena could have won that match easily. Her big mistake was that she played doubles between her single matches. It was clear that she came to that match tired, while Ajla was fully rested. Anyway, love you, Rena and wish you all the best.🌹💕🌹

Beautiful match by Ajla. Well done 👏❤️

Nao da para acreditar que e os últimos pontos dela nos torneios 😭🙉💃💃💃💃💃💐

Great win

Hay más momentos pero otro día te los cuento!!

If Serena had started her comeback earlier she would have won this match. She needed more matches, to remember how to close, because this match should have been over 6-4, 6-2. I really hope Serena gives it one more go in Australia or anywhere next year because she sold herself short. Her old level was coming back and she didn’t have the pressure of 24 anymore.

Yes!

Congrats to Serena for being a fighter. Not easy to let go of something such a big part of life. She’s inspired the next generation and I wish her best in her next phase. And Amazing mental game by Ajla! Big hitting and high quality despite a very one-sided crowd. A match I’m sure she’ll remember, being one of Serena’s last opponents.

Serena should have easily won this match 6-3,6-2. She was serving for the first set at 5-3 and was ahead 5-2 in the 2nd set and set points on the Tomljanovic serve. She couldn't convert all the breakpoints and had a energy sapping 24 point long game at the 7th game of the 2nd set. All this eventually took it's toll on Serena's fitness and her age began to show in the end. Tomljanovic game was nothing much to shout about really, and a younger and fitter Serena would have beaten her easily 99 out of 100 times. This was definitely Serena's game to win and who knows what would have happen had she gone past Tomljanovic and move to the 4th Rd.

te retiraste siendo lo que siempre fuiste una grande hasta la ultima bola la luchaste en hora buena seran muchos exitos en tu camino GRACIAS POR HABERME ECHO ENAMORAR DEL TENIS CON TU JUEGO

The crowd and commentary was pathetic. One thing for the crowd to not have class (it’s 2022 not 1922) but it’s another for the commentary to be laughably biased. “hOw loNg Can sHe dANce on the Lid of a VolCano?!” Tf…. Get rekt.

That tie break wore her out. She gave it her all. You can tell she was depleted in the 3rd set.

Great victory for the winner but Serena did not execute as she should have & should have won in 2 sets. Greatest ever.

Esse foi só o terceiro torneio na temporada da serena. Se ela tivesse jogado mais ou treinado mais sem dúvidas chegaria longe no torneio

So happy Tomljanovic won against this awful crowd❤❤

Bravo Tomljanovic !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Adiós Williams !!!, increíble como puede correr con este tremendo cuerpo, increíble!!

I am surprised Serena didn’t complain that Ajla wore red cap to instigate her. I mean, there always has to be at least one drama per US open, i would definitely miss that

Bye bye Serena it’s Time

Jacked up audio every time Serena scores.

Great win Tomljanovic!

Just some more matches and she would be back on track I'm sure maybe not with the same speed obviously but with the same aggressiveness and and consistency ok it's her decision to retire but could keep playing if wanted to

Must be the most unsporting crowd anywhere in tennis.

KARMA for the crowd i love it 🤣

23:04 what happened to her?

Y cuando era uno o dos, íbamos directamente a uno juntos... y después al otro....

Mental GOAT Tomljanovic 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

She is great and nothing to be a shame of time has caught her, it’s time to move on and be great coach or speaking. Great time Sarena..

❤ serena

I do not know what some people are crying against. If Ajla gets to Serena's greatness perhaps she will also have a whole stadium behind her. It is a privileged reserved for GOATs only. Serena had to fight hard against all odds to get to this status, in her tennis career. Congrats to Ajla for her win. Serena, you are just too much, playing like that at 40, which to me is just a number anyways. This is a much better highlight video of a plus 3-hour game then your first which was 2mins only.

A beautiful defeat, bravo Serena, you gave everything you had on your back.

I was that kid at 27:33 each time Serena saved match point lol

Serena Williams will always be the best her and her sister came and America fell in love with them Serena Williams when they came into our lives they came to play and that's what they did Serena Williams played so hard throughout her whole tennis career that girl knew she can play some tennis she has entertained us and I don't blame her for retiring but she has done this for us first for herself her family and now it's time for her to raise that beautiful child that she has and also having a child that changes your body I don't know how many people know that but having a child takes so much out of you your body isn't the same like it used to be and I seen some of the game and I can tell that after having her baby she even moves differently you know that's life having a child will change that and then Serena Williams she was already thick nice healthy thing and she was moving real fast before she had the baby but after the baby shoot LOL that baby took some energy away and then on top of that spending time with her child you know versus before she had her baby that's all she had to look forward to was playing tennis and working out and training you know but after that baby that tells you right there she raising her own ain't no nanny doing jack because she tired now baby she raising that baby ain't no nanny doing it so Serena Williams and my eyes you're always a winner the winner

It’s about time this guy is retiring. Now maybe the actual women in this sport will have a chance.

Sometimes, silence is worth a thousand words. In this case, the amount of silence the American "fans" showed after every single point won by Tomljanovic speaks of total ignorance and lack of even elementary education required from a crowd during a tennis match.

Cuando vivimos yo me llevaba la marca y me rodeaban, vos te escondías un poco y venías por atrás... una de las maneras

menos onda que pelo lacio tomljanovic

لاعبه من طرز عالي ♥️🫶🏻

“i don’t think serena has missed an overhead.” ❤

It’s hilarious to see so many haters united under the last match Serena has ever played. What’s with all the fuss regarding Tomljanovic not getting enough support? Support is earned, it’s deserved, and can’t be far from a requirement. I never saw anyone bat an eye when crowds kept obsessing over the underdog when across the net, there was Serena, the 20+ slam champion on the verge of making history time and time again. It objectively shouldn’t be shameful, disrespectful, or anything negative to support one player over the other, unless that player is Serena Williams.

Silence worked out, huh??

Bueno, Carla dice que juega.... nosotros dos contra vos, para que sea parejo

No attempt at movement from Williams in that third set. How dare her opponent not hit the ball to her...

Watch Ajla Tomljanovic go on an endless losing streak. Serena is not the only player on the WTA. Show up and win somethings

Ormai fisicamente inguardabile serena, piena di cellulite, ormai finiti i suoi bei tempi

The crowd didn't acknowledge a victory for Ajla, but a loss for Serena. That's terrible. And, Serena was less than cordial in her defeat. I have always thought that she's a spoiled winner and a bad loser.

Selfishly, I wish she would have made the sacrifices necessary to get in optimal physical condition and continue playing.

12:43 🤣

Crowd was lame

Love 13:26

Serena is the real fighter and will always give her best on the ciourt. She has proved that she is a real legend and a real champion. Bravo Serena. Go go go till the last drop.

Tomljanovic crushed Serena in the final set yet all we see are Serena's points.

I don't know which sister is worse. Are they both retiring?

FAREWELL SERENA WILLIAMS EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS

SERENA FOREVER NR 1 ! 🎈🎾🎈🎾🎈🎾🎈🇵🇱

Alga needs the seal the deal with the 🏆. Don't let the next opponent send you on your way !!! After beating the GOAT, Bring home the HARWARE, Congrats young lady!!!

She should and could win this match

As much as Serena & Venus have had this "us against the world" mentality, at this stage of their careers, the world is on their side. I would have loved for Serena to urge the crowd on - but she rarely does that. If she wanted it, New York was ready to lose its mind. This speaks to her competitiveness. She's won when the crowd was with her & when the crowd was against her. She fought no matter the scenario. But dang. Would have loved for her to ride the waves the crowd was giving her.

Ajla, few were supporting you

Что за кривляния ,что за звериные крики,совсем потеряла мозги...

She gave it her best but age wasn't her best friend.. so long...

Shockingly enough, Ajla will be beaten today or in the next game 🎯

Serena is and always will be a legend.✨ Ajla played amazingly, congrats to her!!💪🏾👏🏾

Ajla Tomljanovic is my new favorite player. As an American we were sick of hearing about Serena

My love serena Williams ❣️❣️😍❣️😍 my adore 🥰❣️❣️, im fans of her , regards from iraq 2022 all love to Serena Williams the legend.

THE CROWD MIGHT HAVE BEEN❤💯 RIGHT. THIS YOUNG LADY IS GET-❤💯 TING A LOT OF JUST PLAYING IN❤💯 THE ARENA WITH SERINA, AND SHE'S❤💯 THERE TO TAKE SOMETHING AWAY❤💯 FROM SERINA, SERINA WORKED VERY❤💯 HARD TO GET.❤💯 PRAYERS TO BOTH PLAYERS.❤💯

Don’t you dare coming back! 🙄

Serena did not let this match go, her opponent beat her straight up. She never gives her opponents credit for beating her. I’m glad she retired. The crowd was awful here.

Being old, fat and out of shape finally caught up to her. Glad to see her retire🥳🥳🥳

Serena Williams is not THE GREATEST FEMALE TENNIS PLAYER EVER, google ALL TIME WOMEN’S TENNIS SINGLES TITLES. Serena is ranked 8th in total wins. Sure she was one of the best to play the game, though by the numbers she was not the best ever.

Soy el único que te puede pelear ahí, las demás no sirven para nada... lol

Looks like the Serena & Venus Williams circus is finally leaving town. They will leave a lot of cursing, arguing, profane language behind!..

LOSING IS NOT SO BAD

Totaly Patetic all the American Crowd. Dont watch us open anymore. Wimbledon and Roland Garros is Real Tennis

Что делает это толстая бабушка на корте ... почему не на пенсии? Она же едва-едва передвигается, какой-то позор тенниса как спорта.

Congrats to Ajla for great performance considering the conditions giving a big bread stick to the SUW to take home and to remember. All this retirement story is just a publicity stunt to get more money next time.

Te va a ganar la hermana de Nole?

the woman won!

Stretta di mano senza abbraccio ......bene così e vai a casa definitivamente .....👎

Serena always is dismissive of her opponents when shes beaten. No class very bitter.

12:43 Drama queen and bully at her finest. It's like: give me everything in this world, because I'm Serena Williams! There's no way anyone can beat me at anything, and if someone indeed does, I'll punch him right in the face! Screaming before the rally end is maybe prohibited, but I can, because I'm Serena Williams. I'm the arrogance and stupidity personified.

I'm looking forward to watching Serena balloon in her retirement.

oink

One Aussie making sure that another Aussie (Margaret Court), keeps the all time female record :)

She’s still got it

Serena had her time. in with the young out with the old. Serena got out worked plain and simple.

Worst slam ever

Unfortunately for the US crowd, Tomljanovic enjoyed the silence

Great Job Serena you have giving the sport everything you could, however hateful people will still say hateful things. Thanks for the life commitment!

No doubt about Serena's talent...It is Supreme...however, (and through-out her career) I just wish she would've learn and developed before she retired, a quality that's been missing, and that is the redeeming quality of "sportsmanship & class" to when you lose the first thing, the very first thing you do, is "THANK AND ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR OPPONENT!", certainly in tennis where such virtue is very often displayed...and especially for her after countless players that she's annihilated, and those players have given that same acknowledgment for her, (actually its the 1st thing you do whether you win or lose) and I don't know about you guys, but I was looking for that, she has done it a few times, but rarely....Nevertheless, Congratulations Serena, you've got a very big Heart, and you'll arguably be known as the greatest athlete in history! You've got my 🗳 vote!!!!!

How pathetic all the people in that audience screaming for Serena Bur Not one applauds for Ajla.

I really hope she comes back in a year, in shape than ever and win one or two slams. She is SERENA after all

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