Serena Williams Says She’ll Move on From Tennis, but Would Remain on the Court if She Were a Man
Observer (NY)Aug 10, 2022
In a Vogue cover story published on Tues., tennis champion Serena Williams announced her intention to retire from the sport.
She cited family obligations for the decision, writing "if I have to choose between building my tennis résumé and building my family, I choose the latter."
Williams' upcoming retirement points to broader challenges that women face in the job market that see their earnings and job opportunities diminish once they start a family - something that even the most talented and successful women aren't immune to, as proven by this latest announcement.
No matter how skillful and dominant an athlete is, there's no escaping retirement; it's only a matter of time. While this next chapter is uncharted territory for Williams, it will be exciting to see what she moves on to next.