Serena Williams to miss Wimbledon 2023, but did the tennis legend retire?

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Serena Williams, renowned for her exceptional career in tennis, has solidified her status as one of the most successful Wimbledon players in history, clinching seven coveted titles and consistently reaching the finals over a remarkable 20-year span. Dominating the tennis scene at a young age, Williams secured her first Wimbledon victory in 2002 at the age of 20, defeating her older sister Venus in a memorable final and impressively conquering the tournament without dropping a single set. Her reign continued as she triumphed again in 2003, followed by additional victories in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, and 2016. Although she encountered disappointments in the finals of 2004, 2008 (to her sister Venus), 2018, and 2019, her legacy as a Wimbledon champion remains unrivaled. At 41 years old, Williams has shifted her focus away from the intense world of competitive tennis. In 2022, she revealed her intentions to «evolve away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me,» with a special emphasis on cherishing precious moments with her young daughter, born in 2017.

Regrettably, Serena Williams will not be gracing the courts of Wimbledon in 2023. This marks only the second occasion since 2006 that she will not participate in the prestigious tournament, excluding the cancellation of the event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, she was also absent in 2017. In the previous year's Wimbledon, Williams competed but faced a surprising first-round defeat against Harmony Tan, leaving fans yearning for her formidable presence on the grass courts.

The question of Serena Williams' retirement has lingered among tennis enthusiasts. In August 2022, an