WATCH: Serena Williams practices for her last Grand Slam
Updated | By Jacaranda FM
The US Open shared a dynamic video of Serena Williams practicing for her final Grand Slam before retirement.
Earlier this month, tennis legend Serena Williams announced that she will retire from tennis and focus on being a mother and other ventures.
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In an exclusive interview with Vogue, Williams said that her family is one of the main reasons why she will be leaving the sport.
She also spoke out about the "unique" sacrifices many women must make in their careers.
“I have never liked the word retirement. Maybe the best word to describe what I’m up to is evolution. I’m here to tell you that I’m evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.”
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Williams announced that she will retire after the US Open.
The US Open recently shared a powerful video of her practicing for her final tennis performance.
Image Credit: Instagram/ Serena Williams
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