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‘I didn't retire’ – Serena Williams says she took time to ‘heal physically and mentally’ ahead of Wimbledon

Serena Williams told a pre-tournament press conference that she took time out of the game to «heal physically and mentally». Williams is aiming for an eighth Wimbledon singles title after making the shock announcement two weeks ago that she would be returning at the third major of the season. Ad/> The 40-year-old withdrew injured against Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the first round of last year’s Wimbledon, and in a pre-tournament press conference ahead of Wimbledon, the 23-time Grand Slam champion clarified that she never retired.

Forest sign Nigeria forward from Union Berlin for club-record fee

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‘I didn’t know how I’d come back,’ says Serena

US player Serena Williams celebrates after winning with Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur against Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo and Czech Republic’s Marie Bouzkova at the end of their round of 8 women’s doubles tennis match, on day three, of the Eastbourne International tennis tournament in Eastbourne, southern England on June 21, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

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By Jack Bantock, Wayne Sterling, and Matt Foster, CNN

Commentary: Have market forces really decided men’s tennis is more valuable than women's tennis?

LONDON: When the opening serve is struck at Wimbledon next week, it will mark the 15th anniversary of equal prize money being offered at all four of tennis’ Grand Slam events. The men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive £2 million (US$2.5 million) in prize money, while any who falls in the first round will walk away with a cheque for £50,000 (US$61,400).

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‘I didn't retire’ – Serena Williams says she took time to ‘heal physically and mentally’ ahead of Wimbledon

Forest sign Nigeria forward from Union Berlin for club-record fee

‘I didn’t know how I’d come back,’ says Serena

Coco Gauff says overturning Roe v. Wade is 'going backwards', Serena Williams 'not ready' to share thoughts

Commentary: Have market forces really decided men’s tennis is more valuable than women's tennis?

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'I didn't know how I'd come back,' says Serena