Serena says Brady's NFL un-retirement 'really cool trend'
Serena Williams, who seemed to make a farewell to competitive tennis at the US Open, dropped a hint she might not be done on Wednesday by evoking a famous retirement U-turn.
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Serena Williams does not rule out return, says NFL's Tom Brady started 'a really cool trend'
Serena Williams, who seemed to make a farewell to competitive tennis at the US Open, dropped a hint she might not be done on Wednesday by evoking a famous retirement U-turn. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, said on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she liked the example of 45-year-old NFL star quarterback Tom Brady, who retired in February only to say six weeks later he was coming back for a 23rd season. "You never know," Williams said. "I've been saying that I think Tom Brady started a really cool trend." Williams, however, didn't commit to following in the footsteps of the seven-time Super Bowl champion who led Tampa Bay to victory in last week's NFL season opener. Williams, who turns 41 on September 26, said she was "evolving" away from tennis before the US Open, where her third-round loss seemed to mark a final farewell to her amazing career.
Serena Williams teases tennis comeback after recent retirement: 'Tom Brady started a really cool trend'
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Serena Williams teases return to tennis, cites 'trend' started by Tom Brady
Serena Williams might be taking a page from Tom Brady's book.
Serena does not rule out return, saying NFL's Brady started 'a really cool trend'
Serena Williams may have decided to step away from tennis but on Wednesday teased that there could be more to her illustrious career when she singled out decorated NFL quarterback Tom Brady's short-lived retirement from American football.
Serena Williams hints at Tom Brady-style return to tennis
Serena Williams says she will “not relax” despite retiring from professional tennis and hinted that a return to the sport is not completely off the cards.
Serena Williams hints she could yet return to tennis after praising Tom Brady's NFL comeback
Serena Williams says she could return to tennis one day, in the same way Tom Brady backtracked on his retirement plans to continue playing in the NFL. Before the US Open — where she was knocked out in the third round by Ajla Tomljanovic — Williams said she planned to “evolve away” from the sport, suggesting Flushing Meadows would be her final bow. Ad There were then mixed messages from the 40-year-old after her defeat.
Serena Williams now keen to explore her other passions
Serena Williams says she "will not be relaxing" after playing what is likely to be her final competitive tennis match, and can now find time for "things that I've been wanting to do for so many years".