Serena Williams shocked the world when she made a thunderous return to tennis after giving birth to her daughter Olympia. However, the American star has not been able to win a grand slam since her triumphant return.
The 24th title has still been elusive. Her return drew comparisons to the Belgian star Kim Clijsters who has almost made a name for herself with amazing returns after giving birth. Perhaps, the two toughest jobs in the world are being a mother and being a regular athlete.
Both of these require the utmost commitment and dedication. People like Serena Williams successfully juggle between both these jobs. Let’s hear what Serena had to say during the US Open 2019 about this huge responsibility.
What did Serena Williams say?
Serena highlighted how the job of switching from a mother to a player was extremely difficult –
“I think it’s amazing to come back with a baby and win because it’s hard. My day off isn’t a day off. I’m literally hanging out with baby, I’m doing activities with her. I don’t want her to forget me. I try to spend as much time with her.”
Serena highlighted that her daughter Olympia is her first and the foremost responsibility. Everything else came after her.
“I’m a full-time mom first, foremost. That means the most to me. So, yeah, I train, and then I rush home. The other day I found a trampoline park I wanted to take her to. At the end of the day, that’s what matters to me, is just being there for my daughter.”
“Being in a Grand Slam is difficult because it takes away a lot of time that we normally have together. At her age, she’s starting to really learn things. Her brain is processing things more. I want to be a part of that. I don’t want anything else to take that away.”
“For me that’s what definitely matters most.”
We really commend Serena Williams for being a champion even after all the struggles that she is facing as a full-time mom.
