‘I should have had 30-plus’: Williams dominated record books, but wanted more | scottspits
– was that merely articulating the concept of retirement was gut-wrenching. Watching Williams, who gave birth to a daughter in 2017, race the clock in recent years, trying to add to her grand slam tally and perhaps surpass Australian Margaret Court’s record of 24 singles majors, was compelling. Her ambition was clear to see. It’s just that for Williams, uttering the “R” word was nigh on impossible.
Tellingly, Williams referenced American NFL great Tom Brady, 45, when explaining her choice between chasing records or expanding on her family. “A lot of people don’t realise that I was two months pregnant when I won the Australian Open in 2017. But I’m turning 41 this month, and something’s got to give.”
“It’s the hardest thing that I could ever imagine,” said Williams, when confirming her retirement. The sport’s head honchos and tournament organisers would feel similarly feel a lump in their throat about a drawcard of the sport walking away.
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