"I'm very proud to say that I managed to beat her; now that it's kind of ending, I realize how big this moment is and how much she's done, how big she is" - Belinda Bencic on Serena Williams' retirement
"She has this aura that's just, if you want it or not, you are intimidated, you are scared; of course, it's Serena" - Belinda Bencic after beating Serena Williams in Toronto
"It's just been so memorable; like I said in my article, I'm terrible at good-byes, but good-bye" - Serena Williams bids adieu to Toronto after 2R loss to Belinda Bencic
"Serena Williams, thank you for everything that you’ve done to break barriers & be a positive light in this world" - Michelle Obama congratulates the legend on her decision to retire
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