23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams will retire after this year’s US Open tournament.
Serena Williams says she has "never liked the word retirement", but that she is "evolving away from tennis" after winning 23 Grand Slams across her iconic career.
US Open could prove to be her farewell tournament.
The American is one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Serena Williams Grand Slam singles title
Australian Open
2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2017
French Open
2002, 2013, 2015
Wimbledon
2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016
US Open
1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014
The 23-time Grand Slam champion and Olympic gold medallist plans to focus on her family and business interests