Serena Williams, aged 40, plans to step away from tennis after the upcoming US Open, though she hesitates to use the term ‘retirement.’

“In the latest issue of Vogue, Williams expressed her discomfort with the word ‘retirement,’ deeming it outdated. She views this transition more as an evolution, shifting focus towards her business ventures and family,” the article states.

Williams emphasized her desire to spend more time with her husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, and their five-year-old daughter, Olympia. She also revealed their hopes for another child, noting recent encouraging news from her doctor regarding family planning.

Her business interests include Serena Ventures, a venture capital firm that raised $111 million last March, and ownership stakes in the Miami Dolphins and a National Womеn’s Soccer League team. Additionally, she runs her sustainable clothing line, S by Serena, and holds numerous endorsement deals with brands like Aston Martin and Pepsi.

While Williams acknowledges the inevitability of this decision, particularly since her last major singles title at the 2017 Australian Open, she remаins determined to compete at the US Open later this month and the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.

She concluded by expressing gratitude to her fans, admitting she’ll miss the competitive aspect of tennis, but isn’t seeking a traditional farewell tour.