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Serena Williams got off to a great start in the 2021 tennis season. The tennis queen managed to defeat both Aryna Sabalenka and Simona Halep at the Australian Open 2021. Even though she lost to Naomi Osaka in the semis, she proved that she still has a lot of tennis left in her.

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23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is 39 at the moment, and fans suspect that she could bid goodbye to the sport at any moment. They haven’t forgotten Maria Sharapova’s sudden retirement and will hope that they won’t get to experience another shocking retirement announcement.

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In a recent interview, Serena’s husband Alexis Ohanian faced a tough question. He was asked when an athlete would get to know that his or her time is over. This must have been in reference to Serena’s possible retirement. The interviewer even asked how long Serena could hold on for, especially now that she is a mother.

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“Dude, I can’t,” began Alexis. “I have no answer. I have no idea. I’m here supporting, you know, the same way she’s a ceaseless supporter of my career. She puts up with a lot more than I do for sure.”

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Alexis surely refused to speak about Serena’s retirement plans. He believes that it is completely her decision, and he is in no position to speak on behalf of her.

Read More: Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian-His Bio, Net-Worth, and How the couple first met

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“This is something only she is gonna know”- Alexis Ohanian on Serena Williams’ call for retirement

Alexis reflected that he supports Serena by advising her, but ultimately, she is the one who takes her decisions. He feels that only Serena can answer the question about her retirement.

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“You know, I think this is something only she is gonna know and only she’s gonna answer. At the end of the day, I just continue to be in awe of everything she does and continues to do,” added Alexis.

As of now, Serena Williams is not playing at the Miami Open 2021 due to an oral surgery. However, she will hope to return on the court as soon as possible and will look forward to playing some exceptional tennis once again. Will Serena be able to win her 24th Grand Slam title before bidding goodbye to the sport?

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Also Read: “Can’t Focus on Tennis 24 Hours a Day…”: Serena Williams Opens up on Being Criticized For Having Diverse Interests

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Anshul Singh is a Tennis author at EssentiallySports, currently pursuing Journalism Honors from Delhi University. Having significant experience with content, Anshul has authored over 1000 tennis articles. He has previously worked as a writer and an editor for DU Express, penning riveting articles on sports, politics, and culture. Being an ardent follower of the Swiss maestro Roger Federer and Cristiano Ronaldo, Anshul is willing to pay anything to watch them play. Other than sports, Anshul is an ardent debater and has also chaired several Model United Nations across the country.

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