Serena Williams was heart stage once more Friday evening at the US Open, taking part in her third-round singles match.
As CBS2’s Jenna DeAngelis studies, assist for Williams stretched all the approach round Arthur Ashe Stadium from followers who could not wait to get near the motion.
Two followers got here all the approach from San Francisco to look at Williams in what might be her remaining event.
“I saw her on Wednesday. It was amazing,” Mark Marino stated.
“We got Friday night tickets months ago,” one other fan stated.
Some are sparing no expense. According to ticket resale firm StubHub, in the final 24 hours, gross sales have doubled for Friday evening’s session.
A spike in costs was echoed by a spokesperson with TickPick, who stated the get-in worth to attend the match went as much as $476 and the least expensive lower-level ticket was going for over $4,000.
“They’re worth her, OK, but they’re just above for what I can do,” stated Jocelyn Culver, from Virginia.
Culver says seeing Williams play in particular person this week had her speechless.
“She’s such an amazing player. She’s paved the way for so many women to come behind her, especially women of color, so it’s just amazing to be able to be in this space with her,” Culver stated.
And she’s proving she nonetheless has it at almost 41 years previous.
(*3*) Great Neck resident Rachel Feintuch stated.
Inspiring followers of all ages, watching historical past unfold.
“I think she’s a really good player, and she’s really confident,” stated Maliya Abudl-Ali, from Milford, Connecticut.
“Truly an inspiration for young girls and for Black Americans as well,” stated Tariq Abudl-Qaadir, a grandfather from Springfield, Massachusetts.
“I think she’s amazing,” Los Angeles resident Isabelle Nguyen stated.
“She’s had a great run. She’s left an amazing legacy behind,” Queens resident Ann-Marie Francis stated.