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Serena Williams faces a bittersweet farewell as she prepares for her final appearance at the US Open next month. Aiming to equal Margaret Court’s all-time Grand Slam singles record, Williams needs seven victories at Flushing Meadows. Despite her remarkable journey, reality sets in: Williams, 41, battles against younger, fitter competitors after a quarter-century of tennis. She currently stands at No. 407 in the world, following a tough loss to Belinda Bencic, No. 12, in the second round of the National Bank Open in Toronto, where she said, "I am terrible at goodbyes. But goodbye, Toronto." With only one win since last year’s Wimbledon, the tennis world braces for an emotional exit. Williams has claimed 23 Grand Slam titles, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time. The stage is set for a memorable swan song.
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