WTA: Serena Williams - retirement in the coming weeks
In a piece for US Vogue, Serena Williams has announced her retirement for the coming weeks.
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last edit: Aug 09, 2022, 03:57 pm
73 titles in singles, 23 in doubles: Serena Williams will probably stay that way in her extraordinary career. Because this will finally come to an end in the coming weeks. The 23-time Grand Slam champion in singles announced this in a piece for US Vogue.
Serena writes that she doesn't like the word "resignation", preferring "evolution". And names the examples Ashleigh Barty or Caroline Wozniacki, who said goodbye to active tennis when they were still good for big victories. Which is especially true for Barty, who has turned to new tasks after winning the Australian Open in 2022. And is now married. Serena has long since found new fields of activity for herself, in Vogue she mentions her investment company Serena Ventures.
Serena's farewell probably in New York City
"This sport has given me so much," said Serena Williams, now 40 years old. "I love to win. I love to compete. I love to entertain. I'm not sure if every player feels that way, but I also love the entertainment aspect. That I'm able, week after week Entertaining people.Having some of the happiest moments of my life been walking down the game aisle in Melbourne, then marching down Rod Laver Arena with my headphones in my ears, trying to stay focused at the same time, ignoring the noise, but always still feel the energy of the crowd. Just like the night matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium."
In a few weeks, it is very likely that the largest permanent tennis stadium in the world will be the stage on which Serena Williams will play her last professional tennis match. Even if she doesn't value a big staged farewell. But one thing cannot be avoided: the tennis world will bow to Serena again. Rightly.