Let’s rewind to 2024, when Serena Williams, two years into retirement, turned a wardrobe battle into pure gold. Early that year, the 23-time Grand Slam queen lit up Instagram with a reel, laughing off her struggle to squeeze into a cherished Valentino denim skirt, which barely cleared her thighs. Fast forward to the year’s end, and she flipped the script. In a dazzling IG reel, Serena stunned her girl gang with a jaw-dropping weight loss transformation. Now, with her latest selfie setting the internet ablaze, the icon looks as sharp, strong, and radiant as any active athlete. The queen never fades.

Just moments ago, Serena Williams set IG ablaze with a striking washroom selfie shared on her stories, simply captioned, “Bathroom selfie.” But make no mistake, this wasn’t your average mirror moment. Clad in an all-black ensemble that screamed power and poise, the 23-time Grand Slam champion looked almost unrecognizable. She was glowing with a kind of strength that could light up Centre Court right now. At an age when most slow down, Serena looks like she’s gearing up for war, ageless, fearless, and ready for an instant match. The queen hasn’t just aged, she’s evolved.

This isn’t the first time Serena Williams has stunned fans with a jaw-dropping transformation this month. Just two weeks ago, the former World No. 1 was seen vacationing across Europe with her close circle. She gave fans a glimpse of her luxurious escape, posing aboard a yacht flying the Real Club Náutico de Palma burgee in Mallorca. Dressed in a striking blue swimsuit, Serena looked radiant, her toned physique stealing the scene. “Me and my girls… are out in the streets tonight. But we starting here,” she wrote, setting the tone for a glamorous evening.

While Serena’s recent photos scream confidence and strength, her gym selfies from earlier sparked waves of online chatter. Many were left in shock by her weight loss, calling her look “unrecognizable” as she flaunted a sculpted frame. The buzz, however, didn’t faze her. Instead, she doubled down, sharing even more content that silenced critics and left fans in awe.

Those vacation snaps spoke louder than any comment section. Serena didn’t just reclaim the spotlight; she owned it. And amidst the glow, she also served up some crucial advice. And when Serena Williams speaks, the world listens.

Serena Williams doesn’t think women have to “dummy down”

Serena Williams’ retirement after the 2022 US Open marked a defining moment in the history of women’s tennis. The WTA Tour lost its brightest diamond, one who had dominated courts across the globe for over two decades. 

That being said, she has continued to flourish off-court as well, proving to the world that she can be a mom and an entrepreneur at the same time, and be equally amazing in both roles. The key to all of that? Her unwavering confidence and the guts to tell the world that she is the best, and she feels it’s time more women adopted that mindset.

Speaking to Reckitt, Serena delivered a powerful message: “It’s ok to scream that I am the best at this. It’s ok to feel that way and not also feel that we’re over pontificating about it. It’s fine. We don’t really celebrate ourselves enough. We have to hide ourself or we have to just, kind of, almost dummy down who we are. We don’t have to do that. I think it’s good to embrace it.”

On and off the court, Serena remains a monumental force, a living blueprint of dominance, pride, and purpose. She continues to inspire not just with her voice, but with her actions.

And now, with her recent jaw-dropping gym and vacation photos showing a body that looks ready for battle, one question echoes louder with each passing day: could Serena Williams be eyeing a return to the court as the US Open approaches?