The American Serena Williams assured this Friday that she has “a bright future ahead”
He wants to dedicate himself to things that he could not fully enjoy until now due to his tennis commitments
the american serene Williams He assured this Friday that he has “a bright future ahead” and that he wants to dedicate himself to things that he could not fully enjoy until now due to his tennis commitments, although he continued without definitively confirming his retirement.
He did it after losing against the Australian Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open, in what could be the last match of her career, she suggested in a recent interview.
“I don’t know, I’m not thinking about that (if his withdrawal is final). I’ve always loved Australia,” he said with a smile at the post-match press conference.
“It’s been a long time since Wimbledon last year. In that case I wasn’t sure if that would be my last tournament or not. It took a lot of work to get here. Clearly I’m still fit to play. But it takes a lot more than that. I’m ready to be a mother, explore a new version of Serena,” she added.
She reported that she will take this Saturday to rest and that she is anxious to spend more time with her daughter Olympiaof five years.
“I want to spend time with my daughter. I’ve been with her pretty much every day except two or three days, but my career has been really tough on her. So it’s going to be nice to spend time with her, do things I’ve never had the chance to do.” do. I have a bright future ahead of me,” he said.
Asked how he would like to be remembered, Williams He insisted on his fighting soul and his passion for tennis.
“There are many things, for example wrestling. I am a fighter. I think I have given, and continue to give, something to tennis. My intensity and obviously passion, is a very beautiful word. I have continued despite the ups and downs. I am very grateful for these moments and for being Serena,” he concluded.
serene Williams lost 7-5, 6-7(4) and 6-1 against Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open.
Williams40, assured in a recent interview that she is ready to leave tennis and suggested that this would happen after this US Open.
Tomjanovic considered, after his victory, achieved after Williams canceled five match balls, that the American is “the greatest ever” and that “tennis will no longer be the same” after her retirement.