- Morgan substituted for tennis legend Andre Agassi
- USWNT Icon displayed impressive tennis skills
- Morgan, Gauff won a point against Williams and McEnroe
USMNT legend Alex Morgan stepped onto the tennis court at the Stars of the U.S. Open exhibition event in New York City, trading her familiar soccer attire for tennis gear in an unexpected crossover.
مرتين كأس العالم champion, who retired in 2024, joined forces with Coco Gauff in a celebrity doubles match originally featuring Gauff and Andre Agassi against Venus Williams and John McEnroe. Morgan temporarily replaced Agassi during the lighthearted exhibition and executed several tennis strokes during her brief appearance, helped secure a point.
Morgan retired from football in September 2024 after making over 180 career appearances across various teams including Olympique ليون, winning a catalogue of trophies.
She earned 224 caps for the USWNT, scoring 123 goals which puts her in the top five of all-time USWNT scorers and in the top ten for appearances as well.
Morgan’s former side, سان دييغو ويف إف سي, are set to retire her iconic No. 13 jersey in a ceremony on Sept. 7, at Snapdragon Stadium.