Tennis great Serena Williams gets back into her swing, showcasing her grit and stamina in a daring workout video. The legendary athlete announced her “evolution” away from tennis in September 2022, admitting she may eventually return. In one interview, she cited family as the reason behind her decision to bid the games farewell. True to her words, the 23-time grand slam winner soon welcomed her second baby with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, in August 2023, completing her perfect family of four. She has since focused on caring for her husband and two daughters, Olympia and Adira, sticking to the plan of “evolving towards the things that matter.”
Serena Williams Impresses With Cool Workout Video
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With both her kids growing by leaps and bounds, Serena Williams deems herself ready to return to her core workout routines once again, and perhaps, the tennis courts. Taking to Instagram, the mom of two shared of video of herself hard at work at the gym, weight-lifting in an all-black workout gear. In the video, Serena donned an athleisure set by Nike featuring a loose tank top and spandex leggings. She styled her brown locks in a ponytail appropriate for the workout session.
The video began with Serena Williams in her workout outfit announcing she was “back in her swing again.” She went on to reveal that wasn’t her usual way, but she was willing to embrace the new routine. As she spoke, the icon picked up one of the barbells and began the weight-lifting process. Following the energetic display, the tennis great returned the barbell to its position and took a breather, ending her clip with a rewarding smirk. She captioned,
“Back into the swing of things. #Thisishowyoudoit.”
Fans Push for a Tennis Comeback
Serena Williams’ video retracing her swing at the gym impressed thousands of fans. Many utilized the comment section to voice their admiration for the 42-year-old and her ability to conduct her weight training seamlessly despite birthing a child only recently. Several commenters, including Ghanaian journalist Juliet Bawuah, dared to hope the video was Serena’s way of announcing her return to tennis post-retirement. Juliet commented,
“Back in swing? Sounds like back in tennis in my head😭😭😭 Don’t say no.”
Another wrote,
“Do I see tennis in your future again?”
Of course, Serena Wiliams’ return to her swing most likely refers to her easing back into exercising once again after a long hiatus post-baby, as most fans pointed out. Yet, it doesn’t erase the fact that a plethora of her most loyal supporters yearn for her comeback to the world of tennis. While that may not be on the horizon in the near future, one could only settle for the next best thing— a glimpse into her training sessions. Cheers to more workout videos!
