Serena Williams storms off court as she loses her Grand Slam bid

Tennis fans were on the edge of their seats today as US heroine Serena Williams stepped onto the court at the US Open.

The 33-year-old was hoping for her 22nd major title win but lost out to Italian player Roberta Vinci, who beat her 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Serena left the court immediately after the match, not stopping to speak with reporters.

A win today would have meant a Tennis Grand Slam for Serena, who won the Australian Open in January, the French Open in June and Wimbledon in July. 

Had she won, it would have been the first Grand Slam in the sport in 27 years, but sadly it wasn't to be.

Working and getting treatment in my room @StRegisNewYork before my match tomorrow #USOpen pic.twitter.com/3LJli0fzxF

— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) September 9, 2015

Speaking to reporters after the game, underdog Roberta said the win was an "incredible moment" for her.

She seemed elated throughout the match, reportedly shouting "WHAT ABOUT ME?" to the crowd after scoring a point against Serena.

Sitting in the crowd to offer support was Serena's rumoured boyfriend, rapper Drake.

The couple have long been thought of as more than just friends – in fact, back in 2011 they were spotted kissing at the Wimbledon clubhouse following Serena's victory over Victoria Azarenka in the tournament's quarter finals. 

Four years on, Drake attended several of Serena's Wimbledon matches in July, hanging out with her sister Venus courtside plus John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen.

And just last month the pair were spotted "making out" at trendy Cincinnati eatery Sotto, much to the surprise of their fellow diners.

Drake and Serena had a private room at the back of the restaurant and couldn't keep their hands off each other, according to onlookers.

There'll be a commiseration meal tonight we reckon…