Serena Williams left it all on the court.
The 36-year-old tennis pro lost against German player Angelique Kerber at the Wimbledon Ladies’ Single Finals in London, England, on Saturday, yet graciously took it like a champ. Following the match, Williams gave an emotional interview that included a touching message to moms, as her own mother, Oracene Price, and dear friends, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, showed their support in the stands.
“It was such an amazing tournament for me. I was really happy to get this far,” the athlete began before getting visibly emotional. “It’s obviously disappointing, but I can’t be disappointed. I have so much to look forward to. I’m literally just getting started.”
“I’m just me and that’s all that I can be. But to all the moms out there, I was playing for you today and I tried,” she said, as the cameras turned to the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex, who were moved by her words.
While Williams — who gave birth to her first child, daughter Alexis Olympia, 10 months ago — may not have won, she still praised Kerber for her hard work. “Angelique played really well,” she admitted.
"I was really happy to get this far. For all the moms out there, I was playing for you today"
Grace, poise and emotion. A runner-up's interview given by a true champion.@SerenaWilliams ???? #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/jjtw3cWyEq
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“She’s an incredible person, Angelique is, and she’s a really good friend, so I’m really happy for her,” Williams expressed. “This is her first title and I know she’s going to really enjoy it and enjoy the moment. So congrats again. It’s amazing.”
