Even if Serena Williams can no longer be seen as an active player on the world's largest tennis courts, the American high-flyer is still an extremely popular advertising partner. For example, from Michelob ULTRA, Williams is now working with the beer brand for the third year in a row. Because the chemistry is right, as Williams emphasizes. "I love that it (the brand) reminds us of joy. I'm a very happy person," the American told Essence.

In general, joy has now found its way into the life of the 23-time major winner on a grand scale: "I love to laugh, I'm passionate about being happy, I love to joke," says Williams. "As athletes we have so much to do and we work so hard. And sometimes I feel guilty in the sense that I haven't always enjoyed what the tournaments and things like that bring."

Williams and the Leisure

The longtime world number one does not have the great time to indulge in leisure activities such as golf (Williams can be seen in the latest commercial on the golf course): “I am not playing golf at all at the moment. Although I will definitely play golf as soon as I have time which will hopefully be very soon.” Books and films are also what fascinate the American – even if the former have had to take a back seat since the birth of daughter Olympia.

Williams said goodbye to the big tennis stage at the US Open 2022 - but showed it again there, such as with a win over Estonian Anett Kontaveit. In the end, Williams, who has won everything there is to win in tennis, failed in round three to Ajla Tomljanovic.