Williams looking forward to 'different Serena' after Open exit

Serena Williams waves to the crowd after her US Open loss on Friday

Serena Williams after her likely career-ending defeat at the US Open on Friday

Serena Williams said she is looking forward to a life beyond tennis after her dreams of a fairytale 24th Grand Slam victory at the US Open ended in defeat on Friday.

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion said afterwards that while she was satisfied with her performances in New York, she was already eyeing her post-tennis life.