Farewell to the Queen: Serena Williams to retire

The upcoming U.S. Open will be the final Grand Slam event of Serena Williams' illustrious career, as the legend seeks a 24th singles crown before hanging it up. - Will [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20220810) Sports. And then some. 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