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Serena Williams announces 'farewell' to tennis

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Serena Williams, of the United States, returns the ball during a match against Nuria Parrizas-Diaz, of Spain, during the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Serena Williams has announced she is ready to retire from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles. She says she intends to turn her focus to having another child and her business interests.

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