One of tennis’ finest players, Serena Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, has spoken about her impending retirement and said that following the US Open, she will “evolve away” from the game.

In an article for Vogue, the American woman stated that she is focusing on “other things that are essential to me” and that she dislikes the word “retirement.”

She said “the countdown has begun” in an Instagram post that was posted alongside it.

After a protracted injury absence that sparked rumors about her retirement, Williams made her singles comeback at Wimbledon in June.

The US Open, where she has won six of her major singles championships, will host a match later in August, according to her.

Williams is the only female player to have won more major singles titles during the Open era and is second only to Margaret Court (24 major singles titles) in all-time wins.

“Unfortunately, this year’s Wimbledon victory was beyond my capacity. I also doubt that I’ll be prepared to win New York. She wrote, “But I’m going to try.

“I know there’s a fan fantasy that I might have tied Margaret that day in London, then possibly broken her record in New York, and then say, “See ya!” at the trophy ceremony.

I realize that. The fantasy is enjoyable. I don’t, however, seek for a solemn, on-court moment.

However, I want you to know that I am incredibly appreciative of you.

Serena defeated Spain’s Nuria Parrizas Diaz on Monday to advance to the second round of the National Bank Open in Toronto, earning her first singles victory in 14 months.