The American great saw her latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title ended by Japan's three-time major champion Osaka, who won 6-3 6-4.
She gave the crowd inside Rod Laver Arena a long wave goodbye with her hand over her heart, leading to questions over the 39-year-old's future.
She responded: "I don't know. If I ever say farewell, I wouldn't tell anyone."
Williams became tearful when asked a further question about her unforced errors against Osaka.
"I don't know. I'm done," she said, before leaving the room.
Williams thanked her fans in a post on Instagram shortly after the match.
"Today was not ideal outcome or performance but it happens. I am so honoured to be able to play in front of you all," she wrote.
"Your support, your cheers, I only wish I could have done better for you today.
"I am forever in debt and grateful to each and every single one of you."
After her semifinal loss to Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams leaves the pressroom in tears.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/g95Fva006O
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) February 18, 2021
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