Tennis

Serena Williams announces she will retire from tennis after the US Open

40-year-old 23-time Grand Slam champion has been plagued by injuries this year

Serena Williams of the United States reacts after winning a point during her win over Nuria Parrizas Diaz of Spain. Photograph: Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images
Serena Williams of the United States reacts after winning a point during her win over Nuria Parrizas Diaz of Spain. Photograph: Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images
Tue Aug 09 2022 - 14:20

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