The National Open will be Serena Williams' last tournament.
"I'm here to tell you that I'm moving away from tennis and evolving towards something else that's important to me," Williams writes. "A few years ago, I quietly started a venture capital firm, Serena Ventures. I started a family soon after. I want to raise that family."
On Monday at the National Open in Toronto Williams, who won his first match in over a year, confirmed that he would play at the Flushing Meadows National Open at the end of the month. That will be her last Grand Slam event.
Williams, 40, has won 23 Grand Slam titles. is the most open era and one below her Margaret Court record.
"Unfortunately, we are preparing to win Wimbledon this year. Wasn't done, "Williams wrote, who lost to Harmony Tan in the first round of the All England Club.
"And I'm not sure if I'm ready to beat New York, but I'll give it a try, and the lead-up tournament will be fun. Margaret in London that day In conclusion, I know there's a fan fantasy that might have broken her record in New York, and say "See you!" At the trophy ceremony. It's a good fantasy. But I'm not looking for a ritual, last court moment. I'm goodbye, the worst and terrible in the world.
"But be aware that I am grateful to you more than I can express in words. You have taken me to many victories and many trophies. That girl who played tennis, I miss that version, and I miss you. "
