Serena Williams says she intends to retire from tennis after US Open in Vogue's September issue
USA TodayDec 26, 2022
The Facts
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."
The Spin
Narrative A
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.
Narrative B
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.