Venus Williams, one of the most iconic figures in tennis history, recently announced her retirement from professional play, resulting in her disappearance from the WTA rankings. The news came as a surprise to many of her followers and fans, as Venus has been an inspiration to generations of tennis players, winning multiple Grand Slam titles throughout her career.

In an emotional statement, Venus commented: “I have decided to retire and not play tennis anymore. I am no longer ranked in the WTA rankings because I have stopped competing. This is a period of time that I feel I need to close, as my life has taken a different direction.”

However, the real reason behind his retirement is even more heartbreaking. Serena Williams, her sister and fellow tennis legend, revealed that although Venus had always wanted to continue playing, an injury, albeit minor, prevented her from continuing her career. “Venus really wanted to continue playing, but she suffered an injury, although not serious, that stopped her from continuing. That injury was the turning point that made her reconsider her future in tennis,” Serena explained.

Serena also shared that Venus made the difficult decision to take a break from her career not only for her health but also to spend more time with her family. “Venus wants to focus on her family, her home. She is an amazing woman who has always balanced her career and her personal life, and now she is choosing to prioritize her family,” Serena added.

Venus Williams’ retirement marks the end of an era in women’s tennis. Over the years, she has become one of the most important players in the game and one of the first to pave the way for future generations of players. Despite her retirement, her legacy remains as one of the great pioneers of tennis.