Serena Williams is reveling in some well-deserved rest after her emotional farewell at the US Open. The 40-year-old tennis legend recently shared a glimpse of her post-tournament weekend on Instagram, showcasing a photo of herself snuggled up in bed with a Moana blanket.

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The caption read, “How was your weekend? This was mine….” Fans and celebrities alike flooded the comments with well wishes and praise for both her career achievements and her choice of relaxation methods.

One comment captured the sentiment of many: “If there is ANYONE that deserves to rest, it’s YOU!!!! Thank you for everything!”

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind Moana’s music, even chimed in with a quote from the film’s iconic song “I Am Moana.” He wrote, “‘I’ve delivered us to where we are. I have journeyed farther. I am everything I’ve learned and more. Still, it calls me…’ Rest up, champ. You’ve beyond earned it. New adventures await! -LMM”

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Williams’ US Open journey ended in the third round, marking a potential end to her 23-year tennis reign. A month prior, she announced plans to “evolve away from tennis” following the 2022 tournament.

However, after exceeding expectations with a victory over the world’s number two player last week, Williams remained coy when pressed about retirement. “I’ve been pretty vague about it, right?” she said after her first win. “I’m going to stay vague because you never know.”

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Following her final match, Williams offered a more definitive answer: “I don’t think so, but you never know. I don’t know.”

The farewell wasn’t complete without a touching tribute to her sister Venus. After expressing gratitude to her parents, Williams added, “I wouldn’t be Serena if there wasn’t Venus, so thank you, Venus. She’s the only reason Serena Williams ever existed.”

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