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Serena Williams Announces Professional Retirement From Tennis Days After DC Citi Open Visit Serena Williams Announces Professional Retirement From Tennis Days After DC Citi Open Visit
Serena Williams Announces Professional Retirement From Tennis Days After DC Citi Open Visit Tennis legend Serena Williams has announced her retirement after 27 professional years, the week after watching her sister Venus Williams compete in the Citi Open. Serena Williams first made headlines during a stop in Washington DC to watch her talented sister Venus Williams return to tennis singles for the first time in 11 months. Just days later, Serena officially announced her professional retirement from the sport in a penned statement with Vogue. The 23-time Grand Slam champion and four-time Olympic Gold Medalist began her professional career in 1995. She has frequently been hailed as …