Serena Williams has confirmed that she will hang up her racket following the US Open, bringing to an end an amazing tennis career.
After claiming her first victory in 340 days since last year's French Open at the National Bank Open on Monday, the American tennis great hinted at retirement by telling reporters: "I love playing, though... but, you know, I can't do this forever. Sometimes you just want to try your best to enjoy the moments, and do the best that you can."
Her comments had worried fans, but now the 23-time Grand Slam champion has confirmed her decision to bring her career to an end, announcing the news to the world in an interview with Vogue.
