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Serena: expectations that only a legend can generate

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 High expectations and perhaps a reality check: that's what tennis fans and admirers of Serena Williams seem to have felt last Tuesday (02). It all started with the news published by "The Athletic" that the American, owner of 23 Grand Slam titles, had requested to be reinstated in the anti-doping program of the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). However, hours after the news broke and various rumors circulated on social media, the former athlete herself made a point of using social media to make it clear that she will not be returning. Serena stated on her X account: "Omg yall I'm not coming back. This wildfire is crazy". Photo: @serenawilliams/ Instagram At 44, the star is focused on projects related to fashion, business, and philanthropy; in addition, Serena also makes a point of showing her daily life with her two daughters and her husband. Tennis, therefore, will always be a part of her life, but it doesn't seem to be the number one priori...

One decision can change everything: Alexander Bublik reveals he considered retiring in 2025

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 Without a doubt, the 2025 tennis season has his name as one of the impactful figures: Alexander Bublik had such an impressive year that he currently occupies the number 11 position in the ATP Ranking; and none of this was by chance: titles in Halle, Geneva, Gstaad and Hangzhou (in addition to the Turin Challenger) explain it. Photo: @rolandgarros/ Instagram Anyone who witnessed his immense talent in serving, variation, and high competitive spirit would never imagine that he considered ending his professional tennis career that year. In an interview with "Tennis Magazin," the 28-year-old athlete was very clear: "I was very dissatisfied with myself at the end of the year and the beginning of the season. I even considered ending my career because I was worried about falling out of the Top 100; that would change everything. After Indian Wells, I went to Las Vegas for three days to relax and reflect. Since then, I've been on a mission." The Kazakh player also gave t...