Serena Williams says she intends to retire from tennis after US Open in Vogue's September issue
USA TodayMAY 2022
Williams' upcoming retirement points to broader challenges that women face in the job market that see their earnings and job opportunities diminish once they start a family - something that even the most talented and successful women aren't immune to, as proven by this latest announcement.
No matter how skillful and dominant an athlete is, there's no escaping retirement; it's only a matter of time. While this next chapter is uncharted territory for Williams, it will be exciting to see what she moves on to next.