Serena Williams, retired from tennis, discusses the criticisms related to her physique and how the perception of female tennis players has evolved.

Serena Williams, a tennis legend, retired from professional play after the US Open 2022, having a record of 63 titles, including 23 Grand Slams. In a recent interview, she addressed the criticisms regarding her imposing physique, acknowledging that she had difficulties managing her image in the early years of her career. Williams highlighted the psychological impact of these criticisms, mentioning that, although she does not look like other athletes, she was in shape.

Recently, she sparked controversy by using a weight loss drug, GLP-1, but stated that she would not let anyone destabilize her. Williams has noticed an improvement in the way female tennis players, such as Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, are treated compared to her own experiences. Now, at 44 years old, she is focusing on personal projects, including Serena Ventures and a podcast with her sister, Venus.