Serena Williams Is Retiring From Tennis—Though Not Without Misgivings

In an as-told-to cover story in Vogue published Tuesday, Serena Williams announced that she will retire from tennis—and, in her words, evolve into the next phase of her life—after this summer’s U.S. Open. The 40-year-old has won 23 Grand Slam titles over the course of one of the sport’s all-time-great careers, but spoke of the increased pressure she’s felt since becoming a mother and wanting to grow her family. “Something’s got to give,” she said. “Believe me, I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and a family,” Williams said, noting later that she’s ambivalent about retirement. “I don’t… Read Full Article