Serena Williams is out of Wimbledon, but it was an epic, incredible match against Harmony Tan

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Questions about Serena Williams' future in the sport were immediately raised after she lost in her eagerly-awaited return on Tuesday night at Wimbledon.

The 40-year-old said she couldn't answer the question. I'm not sure. I'm not sure, you know. Who doesn't know? I don't know where I'll go.

If that was the last time we'll see the legendary superstar on court, it was definitely a match to remember for a long time, full of epic rallies, powerful hitting and instantly-viral celebratory reactions. Despite the loss, Williams called it "insane and intense" in a post on her social media accounts. There are some moments from the night that will be remembered.

Serena rallies (in more ways than one)

Williams flew all over the court, returning every ball Tan hit and winning the point with an overhead smash that brought her down to one knee. It was one of the first "Serena" moments of the match. A friend of hers called the match very entertaining.

What a rally by Serena Williams ‼️

She came back from being down 0-2 in the first set pic.twitter.com/JBTiElpT0l

Cheers from across the net

During a multi-shot rally later in the first set, Williams tried again for the overhead smash, but this time Tan was able to return it with a perfect backhand pass to even the match at 4-all. Williams had to applaud.

A backhand so great even Serena had to applaud #Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/816YBpzG4q

- Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 28, 2022

Brought to her knees

With the game tied at 4-all in the third set, Williams hit a perfect drop shot and then fell to her knees in celebration as she took a 40-15 lead in the game. Most in the crowd were on their feet as Centre Court roared in admiration and awe after the roof was closed.

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Serena Williams got the crowd at Wimbledon to their feet after getting a double break point.

Taking control

Williams was two points away from victory in the third set when Tan broke her. She gestured to the crowd with a Williams-esque "Come on!".

That winning moment

Tan pulled off the biggest upset of her career when she defeated Williams on Centre Court in the first round of the Wimbledon main draw. Her celebration, as well as that of her family members and friends in the stands, after the final point really said it all as she advanced to the second round at a major for just the third time in her career. He called it a dream.

Harmony Tan advances to the second round at #Wimbledon after defeating Serena Williams in a three-set thriller‼️ pic.twitter.com/tb9CB96k4T

- ESPN (@espn) June 28, 2022

The crowd on its feet

At the end of the game, both players received a standing applause. The crowd continued to cheer as Williams waved and twirled her way to the exit. It was a fitting farewell for the seven-time Wimbledon champion, even though it wasn't quite as emotional as her departure at the Australian Open.

Serena Williams received a standing ovation from the #Wimbledon crowd as she left the court pic.twitter.com/h75gwxWEPv

- ESPN (@espn) June 28, 2022