Serena Williams addressed Will Smith’s infamous slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars — where Smith was nominated (and won) for his role in King Richard, about Williams’ father — for the first time in a new interview with CBS Mornings. Speaking to Gayle King about the instantly viral moment …
Read More »Serena Williams Isn't Hanging Up the Racket Just Yet: 'I Am Not Retired'
When Serena Williams announced in August that she was “evolving” out of tennis — a term she found to be softer than retirement — it was with a heavy heart. “I’m torn,” she said at the time. “I don’t want it to be over, but at the same time I’m …
Read More »Serena Williams Is Moving On. Her Fans Aren't Ready
Serena Williams wasn’t expected to win the Grand Slam title at the 2022 U.S. Open. Far from it. She turns 41 later this month, and recently announced her plans to retire from tennis to focus on her family and business pursuits. She’s been dogged by an injury that took her …
Read More »Serena Williams Retiring From Tennis After U.S. Open: 'It's the Hardest Thing That I Could Ever Imagine'
After a decades-long, historic run as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Serena Williams is officially walking off the court for the last time. In a new essay penned for Vogue, the athlete announced her decision to begin “evolving” out of tennis – she thinks retirement is …
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