The superstar insisted she’s “not retired” earlier this week, but any return to action would require at least six months of availability for out-of-competition anti-doping tests.

As far as swan songs go, it doesn’t get much better than this one.

When she paired this win with another gold with Venus in London, Serena became the only player to have career Golden Slams in singles and doubles.

The American and the Belgian spent the 2000s trading wins and losses, Grand Slam titles, and the No. 1 ranking back and forth. But there was one match to go.

Serena had her first taste of major success, and life as a celebrity. She seemed to like both.

Two decades after edging out Graf on court, Williams would edge her out in the Grand Slam race, too.

From a tennis standpoint, what are we to make of Court’s recent comments? Where does she stand in the sport’s pantheon? And how does one begin to examine how one champion may or not admire another?

Journalists who have covered the tennis icon for decades recall their SW memories, and what they'll miss most.

She was present from Day One, studiously skirting the spotlight as she earned the Williamses' trust. We asked Zina Garrison to write a reflection on her nearly lifelong relationship with Serena Williams, and she obliged.

For parts of four decades, Williams has put her share of heart, soul, joy, tears—and resilience—into that vast arena.

Thoughts on the tennis icon's past, present and future, after her big announcement.