Serena Williams announces retirement: the "countdown" for the tennis queen has begun

After more than a year yesterday she returned to success in a match on the WTA circuit.

A victory in the first round of the "National Bank Open" in Toronto that rekindled her fans.

Today, however, the 40-year-old former number one in world women's tennis explained that she will soon

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“There comes a time in life when we have to decide to move in a different direction.

That moment is always difficult when you love something so much.

My God, I love tennis.

But now

, ”the winner of 23 Grand Slam titles wrote in an Instagram post.

“I have to focus on being a mom, on my spiritual goals and finally discovering

but simply exciting Serena.

I will enjoy these next few weeks ”, added the 40-year-old champion, hinting that she will soon leave the international racket scene, probably after the US Open.