Why last woman to defeat Williams doesn't mind change in history books

Why last woman to defeat Williams doesn't mind change in history booksImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ajla Tomljanovic (right) went on to reach the quarter-finals of the 2022 US OpenByRussell FullerTennis correspondentPublished5 minutes agoBillie Jean King, Spike Lee and Rebel Wilson were in the crowd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, and Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia was on the other side of the net.Friday, 2 September, 2022 would - we thought - be remembered as the day the great Serena Williams played her final professional match.But with a comeback in women's doubles taking place at Queen's Club this week, there will now be a different ending to the story of the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion.Tomljanovic is in the history books as the last person to beat the American, prevailing in three thrilling sets on that star-studded New York night.But she does not mind losing the distinction."I remember feeling very conflicted when I played that match, and even after, because it was over for someone that I have looked up to for a very long time," the 33-year-old told BBC Sport at Indian Wells in March."I experienced that match and got the win - but that was more amazing for me. I'll always remember and cherish that. "In a way, I don't really care for these history books where I might not be the last one [to beat Williams]."That's totally OK with me."Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ajla Tomljanovic was clinical and composed to beat Serena Williams in 2022Williams saved five match points before losing 7-5 6-7 (4-7) 6-1 to Tomljanovic in the third round of the 2022 US Open.A month earlier, she had announced in an essay for fashion magazine Vogue that she would be "evolving away" from tennis after the tournament.President Bill Clinton and hip-hop singer and actor Queen Latifah had been present when Williams beat Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in the first round.Two nights later, Tiger Woods wit...