Serena Williams: 'Women sometimes have to make different choices than men' says 23-time Grand Slam champion

Serena Williams says she has come to a point “where women sometimes have to make different choices than men”, hinting that she has been forced to choose between tennis and her child. Williams revealed earlier this month that she is “evolving away” from tennis and is set to retire after the US Open which begins on Monday. Ad She plays Danka Kovinic on Monday night in the first round in what could be her last ever singles match.

US Open'The queen of tennis' — O'Sullivan hails 'incredible' Williams ahead of US Open farewellAN HOUR AGO “This is what I have to deal with, on a daily [basis],” Williams told TIME. “It comes to a point where women sometimes have to make different choices than men, if they want to raise a family. It’s just black and white.

You make a choice or you don’t.” The 23-time Grand Slam champion has a daughter, Olympia, who she gave birth to in 2017 after winning the Australian Open. In recent years, there has been a debate about sportswomen having to choose between competing in their chosen sport versus starting a family, which is not as big of a problem for men. The debate rose when sprinter Allyson Felix was refused salary protection when she was pregnant in 2018.

Williams is at peace with her decision to retire after Flushing Meadows and wants to be a “good mum”. “There is no anger,” said Williams. “I’m ready for the transition “I think I’m good at it,” she says of parenthood.

“But I want to explore if I can be great at it.” “Olympia doesn’t like when I play tennis. That kind of makes me sad and brings anxiety to my heart. “It’s hard to completely commit, when your flesh and blood is saying, ‘Aw’.” Saying goodbye to a GOAT: How does Williams’ retirement impact women’s tennis? Exclusive: ‘Pinch me! Wow,