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

In an emotional statement, Venus commented: “I have made the decision to retire and no longer play tennis. I am no longer ranked in the WTA rankings because I have stopped competing. It is a period I feel I must close, as my life has taken a different direction.”

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

Serena also shared that Venus has made the difficult decision to step back not only for her health, but also to dedicate more time to her family. “Venus wants to focus on her family, on her home. She’s an incredible woman who has always balanced her career with her personal life, and now she’s choosing to prioritize her small family,” Serena added.

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