US tennis star Serena Williams announced today that "the countdown has begun" for her retirement
"There comes a time in life when we have to decide to move in a different direction," said the 40-year-old 23-year-old winner of the championship. Grand Slam in an Instagram post.
"That moment is always difficult when you love something so much. My God, I love tennis. But now the countdown has begun - continued the champion -. I have to focus on being a mom, my spiritual goals and finally discovering another, exciting Serena. I will enjoy these next few weeks. "
ANSA agency
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