23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is 40 at the moment, and fans suspect that she could bid goodbye to the sport at any moment. They haven’t forgotten Maria Sharapova’s sudden retirement and will hope that they won’t get to experience another shocking retirement announcement.
In a recent interview, Serena’s husband Alexis Ohanian faced a tough question. He was asked when an athlete would get to know that his or her time is over. This must have been in reference to Serena’s possible retirement. The interviewer even asked how long Serena could hold on for, especially now that she is a mother.
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“Dude, I can’t,” began Alexis. “I have no answer. I have no idea. I’m here supporting, you know, the same way she’s a ceaseless supporter of my career. She puts up with a lot more than I do for sure.” Alexis surely refused to speak about Serena’s retirement plans. He believes that it is completely her decision, and he is in no position to speak on behalf of her.
Alexis reflected that he supports Serena by advising her, but ultimately, she is the one who takes her decisions. He feels that only Serena can answer the question about her retirement.
“You know, I think this is something only she is gonna know and only she’s gonna answer. At the end of the day, I just continue to be in awe of everything she does and continues to do,” added Alexis.
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