Serena Williams may have hung up her racket, but don’t think for a second she’s chilling on a beach sipping mojitos 24/7. Nope, the tennis legend has just dropped a bombshell that’s got the internet reeling: retirement hasn’t been the breeze we all imagined.
In a candid new interview (yes, the kind where tissues are recommended), Serena opened up about the real adjustment to post-tennis life. And spoiler alert: it’s not all glitz, glam, and billion-dollar business deals. “I thought stepping away would bring me peace,” she said. “But honestly, I still struggle with slowing down.”
Wait—what?! The Queen of Calm can’t actually calm down?
Apparently, trading adrenaline-fueled Grand Slam matches for mommy duties and boardroom battles hasn’t quenched her competitive fire. “I wake up thinking about training. Then I remember—oh yeah, I don’t have to anymore. And that kinda messes with me,” she confessed.
Fans were quick to respond with a mix of heart emojis and “same, sis” energy. One tweet read, “Serena’s struggle is proof that high achievers don’t just stop — they evolve.” Another simply said, “Can she coach my life?”
But of course, Serena being Serena, she’s turning this moment of vulnerability into yet another power move. She hinted at new creative projects, including writing, investing, and—wait for it—possibly a TV show. Because of course she’s not done conquering the world.
“I’m just figuring out what my second act really looks like,” she teased. “And it won’t be quiet.”
No kidding. Whether she’s building empires, wrangling Olympia, or dropping life truths, Serena continues to serve… just in different arenas. And if this is her “slowing down,” the rest of us better buckle up.
Because Serena Williams without tennis isn’t a Serena in retreat — it’s a Serena on the verge of something even bigger.
