Serena Williams: ‘I’ve been ready to retire for over a decade’

Among the topics discussed, Serena Williams did not avoid the inevitable one of the prospect of retirement. “I’m prepared for this day, in fact I’ve been preparing for it for over a decade. If you have seen King Richard (the film about the life of his father Richard Williams, played by Will Smith and released at the end of 2021, Ed), you know my dad told me that i had to be prepared for any eventuality, so that’s what i did. At the end of the day, I think it’s really important to have a plan and that’s what I’ve always had.“, she said.

Time is against her

A shrewd businesswoman who has, among other things, invested in no less than 66 startups, launched a clothing line or even signed a contract with Amazon Studios for a docu-series on her, Serena Williams has something to look forward to the future with serenity. His sporting career is obviously approaching its end, but is it over? In any case, the American took her time to heal the hamstring tear that kept her away from the courts.

But time passes and does not play in his favor. Especially since if she returns to the circuit, it will be with the aim of seeking this famous 24th Grand Slam title which would allow her to equal Margaret Court’s record. A champion of the caliber of Serena Williams cannot be satisfied with making up the numbers. Mother of Olympia, she also confided her desire to have other children. The time for big decisions is therefore approaching.