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Serena Williams has played non-stop tennis at the highest level during her illustrious career. Although she has suffered a few injury setbacks, it hasn’t prevented the American legend from becoming one of the greatest players tennis has ever seen. Over the years, she has enthralled tennis fans with her audacious displays on the court.

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A former World Number 1, Serena has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles during her career. Moreover, she is just a major title away from equaling Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles. Recently, she shared glimpses of her trip to Greece.

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Serena Williams takes a trip to Athens

The 40-year-old visited the capital of Greece, Athens, along with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and her 4-year-old daughter, Olympia. Serena took to Instagram to share glimpses of her recent trip.

Sharing her pictures on her official Instagram handle, she said, “We took a impromptu trip to Athens. These pics are totally untouched. You can see my arm is my color and my body glowing. I think its a message to keep shining. Hope you shine bright today.”

Last month, Serena made her much-awaited comeback to tennis. Last year, she suffered a hamstring injury while playing in her first-round match at Wimbledon. Subsequently, she missed the rest of the 2021 season and the start of this season.

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She made a comeback at Eastbourne International, playing doubles with Ons Jabeur. Following this, she took part in the Wimbledon Championships. However, she had a first-round exit there, losing against Harmony Tan.

Serena confirms another tournament before the US Open

The 23-time Grand Slam champion was included in the entry list of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. Earlier, Serena had already confirmed her participation in the National Bank Open in Toronto. The entry list for the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati also features the likes of Iga Swiatek and Bianca Andreescu.

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Serena is eying an elusive 24th Grand Slam title that will see her level Margaret Court’s record.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback. Drawing on his background as a recreational player, Vatsal adds a courtside perspective to his reporting, bringing depth and authenticity to Grand Slam coverage for the ES News Center. By combining sharp observation with a clear, engaging writing style, he ensures that key tennis moments are not only reported but truly understood. Fluent in English, French, and German, as well as three Indian languages, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi, Vatsal connects with a diverse global readership. With his mix of linguistic reach, analytical insight, and passion for the sport, he is carving a niche as a fresh, incisive voice in tennis journalism.

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