00:00Serena Williams confirms she's not coming back to pro tennis.
00:04Serena Williams has spent most of her life redefining what power, dominance, and possibility look like in women's tennis.
00:12But after a wave of comeback rumors circulated online this week, the 23-time Grand Slam champion shut down all speculation with a simple message.
00:21OMG y'all, I'm not coming back.
00:24Serena Williams is not merely a retired tennis player, she is the most dominant force women's tennis has ever seen.
00:30A cultural icon and a barrier-breaking athlete whose impact extends far beyond the court.
00:36Under water rules, any retired athlete must rejoin the testing pool and complete six months of testing before competing again.
00:44Serena's inclusion on the list caused confusion, but the ITIA clarified that being listed does not indicate a planned return.
00:51Serena's last pro appearance came at the 2022 U.S. Open, where her third-round run captivated the world.
00:59She described it as an evolution, sparking hope of a return.
01:03But as time passed, she embraced motherhood, business, philanthropy, fashion, and entertainment, thriving in a life that now extends far beyond the court.
01:13Even in retirement, Serena's influence runs through the next wave of champions, many of whom openly credit her for their success.
01:19Naomi Osaka has often said Serena is her greatest inspiration.
01:24Their 2018 U.S. Open final remains one of tennis's most unforgettable moments, but Osaka emphasizes that Serena's power, intensity, and presence gave her the blueprint for greatness.
01:36Coco Gauff has long credited Serena and Venus Williams as her biggest inspirations, even saying their legacy made her believe anything was possible.
01:45After winning the 2023 U.S. Open, she thanked them directly.
01:50They're the reason I have this trophy.
01:52As one of the rising young black American players,
01:55Hailey Baptiste has often spoken about Serena's impact on representation and confidence for those who rarely saw themselves reflected in the sport.
02:04For players like her, Serena's retirement isn't an ending.
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