'She's the reason I play': Gauff praises Serena as retirement looms
American teenager Coco Gauff has credited Serena Williams and her family for paving the way for the next generation of Black female tennis players.
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Serena Williams says she should've had 30-plus Grand Slams as she announces 'evolution away' from tennis
Serena Williams believes she should have ended her career with «30-plus Grand Slams» in the singles following her announcement to «evolve away» from tennis. Williams, who currently has 23 to her name, will finish her career one short of Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 major titles — unless she can win the upcoming US Open, where the 40-year-old is expected to sign off from the sport. Ad Williams broke the news of her retirement in a first-person confessional for Vogue, where she revealed that the topic has been a taboo even in her closest circles, and how even now she is not altogether at peace with the decision, partly due to missing out on the records she had targeted, but also because a male player would not need to step away should they be wanting to have more children.
Analysis-Serena's impact to be felt long after pending retirement
Serena Williams announced her forthcoming retirement on Tuesday but even when her illustrious tennis career comes to a close her impact on the game she dominated for over two decades will be felt for generations to come.
Reaction to Serena Williams announcing her retirement
Following are reactions to Serena Williams announcing on Tuesday that she plans to retire from the sport following the U.S. Open:
Serena Williams plans to retire from tennis after 2022 US Open
Serena Williams is stepping away from the tennis court.
Lewis Hamilton pays tribute to Serena Williams as she announces retirement
Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Serena Williams after the tennis legend announced her retirement.
Thinking too much about 24th Slam didn't help, says Serena Williams
Margaret Court's record did not help Serena Williams' quest, the American great admits as she prepares to hang up her racket after a sparkling career. It seemed only a matter of time before Williams would surpass Australian Court to become the most successful player in the sport when she won her 23rd major singles trophy in Melbourne at the start of 2017.
Serena Williams rose from mean streets to Grand Slam tennis queen
Serena Williams went from learning tennis on public courts in a notorious American gangland neighborhood to becoming a superstar for a generation and perhaps the greatest player in history. The 40-year-old legend declared Tuesday on Instagram the "countdown has begun" to her retirement after a Vogue magazine story talking about how bad she is at saying goodbye.