Did Serena Williams announce her retirement?

Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, came out with quite an announcement today (Tuesday), saying she was ready to retire from tennis to focus on the birth of another child as well as her business interests.

The 40-year-old, who has been truly transcendent in her sport, was not very clear about when she will retire, but all indications are that the U.S. Open (opens August 29 in New York) could be her last tournament.

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Williams doesn’t want this to be the end, but at the same time, she remains serene, and seems ready for the next part of her career… away from tennis.