Serena Williams Shares News Of Leaving Tennis

Serena Williams announced her retirement in an exclusive interview with Vogue.

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She revealed that her daughter Olympia always mentioned her wish for a younger sister.

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Williams said she never wanted to have to choose between tennis and her family.

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Williams said she never wanted to have to choose between tennis and her family.

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The 40-year-old said she did not like the word retirement but preferred evolution.

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She said she was evolving towards things that are important to her.

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Williams admitted that she was not excited about retirement but anticipated what was next.

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She previously lost a Wimbledon match but remained optimistic.

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Williams did not expect the result but enjoyed the game totally.

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