Serena Williams beaten by Bencic at WTA Toronto Masters

Serena Loses 1st Match Since Saying She's Prepared to Retire

TORONTO—Serena Williams wore her game face when she stepped out into the stadium for her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis. Greeted by a standing ovation, the 23-time Grand Slam champion didn’t smile. She didn’t wave. She took a sip from a plastic bottle as she walked in. Some folks in the crowd captured the moment with the cameras on their cellphones. Others held aloft handrawn signs—oh, so many signs…

Serena Williams loses first match since announcing plans to retire

Williams fell to Belinda Bencic in the second round of the National Bank Open on Wednesday

Serena Williams says goodbye to Toronto after loss to Belinda Bencic

Serena Williams brought one chapter of her career to a close Wednesday, playing in her final match at the Canadian Open in Toronto.

Serena Loses 1st Match Since Saying She's Prepared to Retire

TORONTO — Serena Williams wore her game face when she stepped out into the stadium for her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis. Greeted by a standing ovation, the 23-time Grand Slam champion didn't smile. She didn't wave. She took a sip from a plastic bot

Serena Williams loses first match since announcing retirement

The 23-time Grand Slam champion exited the National Bank Open on Wednesday night with a 6-2, 6-4 loss

Serena Williams Loses 1st Match Since Saying She's Prepared to Retire

Serena Williams lost to Belinda Bencic in Toronto in her first match since announcing her impending retirement.