Serena Williams gives the thumbs up as she holds her trophy after defeating her sister Venus in the women's singles final of the 2003 All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England. Saying “the countdown has begun,” the 23-time Grand Slam champion announced this past Tuesday she is ready to step away from competitive tennis at age 42 so she can focus on having another child and her business interests, presaging the end of a career that transcended sports. (Jytte Nielsen/AP FILE PHOTO)
Saying ‘the countdown has begun,’ 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced Tuesday she is ready to step away from tennis so she can turn…
