{"id":9569,"date":"2025-07-14T17:18:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/9569\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T17:18:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:18:02","slug":"serena-unveils-body-transformation-as-venus-se-for-return-tennis-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/9569\/","title":{"rendered":"Serena unveils body transformation as Venus se for return &#8211; Tennis &#8211; Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s safe to say that <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"Serena Williams\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-express.com\/latest\/serena-williams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Serena Williams<\/a> has maintained her incredible physique since stepping away from tennis. The legendary champion, <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"Iga Swiatek told she&#039;s &#039;not a superstar&#039; in ruthless Serena Williams comparison\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-express.com\/sport\/tennis\/173803\/iga-swiatek-serena-williams-french-open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">who claimed 23 Grand Slam titles<\/a>, competed in her final match at the U.S. Open three years ago, falling to Ajla Tomljanovic in a grueling three-set battle.<\/p>\n<p>After that loss, she delivered a tearful goodbye to the crowd at Flushing Meadows. She&#8217;s successfully avoided the temptation to make a comeback, and in August 2023, welcomed her second child.<\/p>\n<p>However, according to her most recent Instagram update, the 43-year-old remains committed to maintaining peak physical condition.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, she posted a collection of photos from her recent gym session on Instagram. Displaying a toned physique with sculpted abs, her caption stated: &#8220;Working out and working on my angles.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her competitive days, Williams was famous for her powerful build and ability to dominate rivals. She now sports a more streamlined appearance, having shared a video in January last year highlighting her commitment to shedding pounds.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Alright, I&#8217;m getting back into the swing of things,&#8221; the 23-time Grand Slam winner declared in an Instagram Reel. &#8220;This is not my usual weight, but it&#8217;ll do until I get back to where I need to be.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This fitness revelation arrives as big sister <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"Venus Williams\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-express.com\/latest\/venus-williams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Venus Williams<\/a> gears up for her next WTA Tour comeback. The 45-year-old has secured a wildcard entry for the DC Open in Washington, marking her first tour appearance since March 2024.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s something truly special about DC, the energy, the fans, the history,&#8221; Venus Williams expressed with enthusiasm upon the announcement of her participation. &#8220;This city has always shown me so much love, and I can&#8217;t wait to compete there again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Venus, a celebrated seven-time Grand Slam champion, experienced a year unlike any other in 2021 when she did not participate in any of the four majors for the first time since turning pro in 1997.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s safe to say that Serena Williams has maintained her incredible physique since stepping away from tennis. 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