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'The countdown has begun' - Serena Williams confirms retirement from tennis likely after the 2022 US Open

Serena Williams has seemingly confirmed her upcoming retirement from tennis. The 23-time Grand Slam champion said after her first-round win at the Canadian Open – her first singles victory in 14 months – that she sees a “light at the end of the tunnel”. Ad In an interview with Vogue released hours after the match she has revealed that as she turns 41 in September “something’s got to give” and she is hoping to have another child.

Serena Williams announces she will 'evolve away from tennis' after upcoming US Open

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Serena Williams reveals intentions to retire after US Open

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Serena Williams: Six memorable Grand Slam finals

Serena Williams announced on Tuesday the countdown to her retirement had begun from tennis after a career which brought her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

'Super happy' Leylah Fernandez feeling 'amazing' after winning return at Canadian Open in Toronto

Leylah Fernandez says she feels “amazing” after returning to the WTA Tour with a homecoming victory at the Canadian Open in Toronto. Last year’s US Open runner-up has been out of action since making the French Open quarter-finals due to a stress fracture in her foot. Ad She was only cleared to play in Toronto a few days before the event and was given a stern first-round test as she battled past qualifier Storm Sanders 6-4 6-7(2) 6-3 in two hours and 41 minutes.

Munich poised to host iconic European multi-sport showdown on 50th anniversary of Olympic Games

Munich's magical sporting history makes it the perfect backdrop for the multi-sport European Championships to build on the foundations laid in 2018 and capture the hearts of the continent once again, according to organisers. Nine sports will take centre stage for 11 action-packed days in the historic German city from 11th to 21st August as athletics, cycling and gymnastics' European showdowns are infused with newer kids on the block such as sport climbing, table tennis and canoe sprint.

'I can't do this forever' - Williams hints retirement could be close

Serena Williams hinted that retirement might not be far away after winning her first singles match for more than a year. The 40-year-old defeated world number 57 Nuria Parrizas Diaz 6-3 6-4 at the National Bank Open in Toronto for her first taste of success in singles since the French Open last spring. Williams had been very vague about her future plans after returning from a year out at Wimbledon but, asked in Canada about her motivation to keep playing, she told reporters: "I guess there's just a light at the end of the tunnel.

Serena Williams claims her first singles win in more than a year at the Canadian Open

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'The countdown has begun' - Serena Williams confirms retirement from tennis likely after the 2022 US Open

Serena Williams announces she will 'evolve away from tennis' after upcoming US Open

Serena Williams reveals intentions to retire after US Open

Serena Williams: Six memorable Grand Slam finals

'Super happy' Leylah Fernandez feeling 'amazing' after winning return at Canadian Open in Toronto

Munich poised to host iconic European multi-sport showdown on 50th anniversary of Olympic Games

'I can't do this forever' - Williams hints retirement could be close

Serena Williams claims her first singles win in more than a year at the Canadian Open