Serena Williams is enjoying her retirement but she still misses playing professional tennis.

Serena Williams says if she misses playing tennis and states why she hasn't come out of retirement

The tennis world bid an emotional farewell to the 23-time Grand Slam champion following her exit from the 2022 US Open.

This brought an end to a spectacular career that spanned the better part of three decades, and she left a lasting legacy in the sport.

Over two years into her retirement, Serena Williams’ passion for professional tennis still burns bright.

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Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images

Serena Williams misses playing tennis but explains why she won’t come out of retirement

Williams was 40 years of age when she played the final match of her illustrious career, which was a three-set defeat to Ajla Tomljanović at the US Open three years ago.

Now aged 43 and having had time to reflect on her career, the former World number one believes she could still play on the tour today and be competitive.

But now a parent of two daughters, Williams is thoroughly enjoying being a mother and this is now the biggest passion and joy in life over tennis.

“I miss it a lot, with all my heart. I miss it because I’m healthy,” Williams told TIME Magazine. “If I couldn’t walk, or if I was so out of it, I wouldn’t miss it as much. I think I’m healthy because I didn’t overplay.

“But I just can’t peel myself away from these children. Another reason I had to transition was because I wanted to have more kids. And I look at Adira and I’m like, ‘Was it worth it?’ I literally thought about it the other day. I was like, ‘Yeah, it was definitely worth it.’

“Hopefully I’ll feel better when I feel like, physically, I’m not able to get wins over some people. I’ve given my whole life to tennis. And I would gladly give another two years if I had time. But it’s nice to do something different. I’m content.”

 

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What has Serena Williams been doing since retiring from tennis?

Though she no longer has the hectic schedule of playing on the WTA Tour, Williams has certainly had her hands full since hanging up her racket.

She gave birth to her second child Adira River Ohanian in August 2023, six years after Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr was born.

Williams has further delved into business since her retirement. For example, Williams founded a beauty company called Wyn Beauty in 2022, and it officially launched in 2024.

In March 2025, Williams became a member of the ownership group for the Toronto Tempo, a new WNBA team set to join the league next season.

At the time of the announcement, Williams said: “This moment is not just about basketball; it is about showcasing the true value and potential of female athletes — I have always said that women’s sports are an incredible investment opportunity.”