Serena Williams wears a Balenciaga gown with massive train held by daughter olympia. Bulgari High Jewelry earring, covering US Vogue September 2022, lensed by Luis Alberto Rodriguez.

Serena Williams Utters 'Retirement' in Vogue US September 2022 Cover Story AOC Fashion

Serena Williams did not make her gorgeous appearance in Vogue’s Fall 2022 September fashion issue, styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson in images by Luis Alberto Rodriguez [IG] to say farewell.

Yes, Serena does speak of her upcoming retirement, but not because she notes the date. She will play again tomorrow in Toronto at the Canadian Open, aka National Bank Open, after winning her first match in 430 days yesterday, beating Nuria Parrizas Diaz.

Serena Williams wears a Balenciaga gown. Bulgari High Jewelry earring, covering US Vogue September 2022, lensed by Luis Alberto Rodriguez.

I’ve been reluctant to admit that I have to move on from playing tennis. It’s like a taboo topic. It comes up, and I start to cry. I think the only person I’ve really gone there with is my therapist

Serena is set to play in the US Open, beginning August 29 until Sunday, September 11. I see new headlines saying the GOAT will retire after the US Open, win or lose. Serena does not write those words.

Serena Williams wears a Danielle Frankel gown in US Vogue September 2022, lensed by Luis Alberto Rodriguez.

We close only in this moment, with Serena’s Vogue sign off. Her essay is so powerful on so many levels, that more than one post is embedded in her own words. ~ Anne

Unfortunately I wasn’t ready to win Wimbledon this year. And I don’t know if I will be ready to win New York. But I’m going to try. And the lead-up tournaments will be fun. I know there’s a fan fantasy that I might have tied Margaret that day in London, then maybe beat her record in New York, and then at the trophy ceremony say, “See ya!” I get that. It’s a good fantasy. But I’m not looking for some ceremonial, final on-court moment. I’m terrible at goodbyes, the world’s worst. But please know that I am more grateful for you than I can ever express in words. You have carried me to so many wins and so many trophies. I’m going to miss that version of me, that girl who played tennis. And I’m going to miss