She’s widely known as the GOAT (greatest of all time) in the world of tennis, but after more than 26 years on the professional circuit and 23 singles grand slam wins under her belt, Serena Williams is finally preparing to retire.
Williams signalled her intention to retire earlier this month and is widely believed to be playing the US Open as her final event.
Studies have suggested that tennis players reach their highest levels of performance aged just 24, yet Williams, who will turn 41 later this month, has managed to stay at the top of her game for significantly longer than this.