Serena Williams Announces She's Done Playing Tennis In Beautiful Vogue Essay: Not Retirement... 'Evolution'

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Serena Williams is gearing up to make some of her final swings. The tennis megastar admitted she is ready to trade in her racket for rattles in a beautiful cover essay for the September issue of Vogue, and wow — we’re feeling lots of emotions!

The 40-year-old revealed her decision in words just as elegant as her stunning blue, flowing gown (which you can see below): She explained: She added that for her, it’s more of a change in direction than a stopping point: Related: Serena’s Daughter Borrows Mom’s Look In ADORABLE Post! So well said!

It’s sad to think that she’s getting ready to move beyond such a pivotal part of her life, but it shows how all of her hard work and dedication has allowed her to get to this point.

But not without some of her own sorrows: Sometimes, the hardest decisions are the ones that need to be made the most. As for why the world champion is shifting course, she revealed that being a mother to her daughter, Alexis Olympia, has had a profound impact on her and husband Alexis Ohanian, who look forward to being able to expand their family: She added that hearing her baby girl yearn for a sister made something in her mind change focus: Awww! Related: Serena Shares Video Of Daughter Showing Off Tennis Skills! While the iconic athlete “never wanted to have to choose between tennis and a family,” she revealed she’s ready to make that decision, also in part due to her company Serena Ventures: Whatever the legend’s next move is, we know it will be great!