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On August 9, Vogue magazine released the exclusive. In an article written in the first person, as told to journalist Rob Haskell, Serena Williams reveals that while she doesn’t like the word retirement, she is ready to “evolve away from tennis.” Next September’s edition will bring the details of the announcement and the traditional fashion photo shoot that distinguishes the most prestigious magazine in this field.
Although many do not classify the magazine as a medium that is known for disseminating news of this style, that handles exclusives and even less sports, The decision of the American legend makes sense if we consider the closeness he had with Vogue and Anna Wintour throughout his career. A friendship that emerged from Serena’s adolescence, when the editor-in-chief, a real fan of white sports, bet on the next great figure in world tennis.
The first time the Williams sisters appeared in the magazine was in 1998. The legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz was in charge of the editorial and since then Serena starred on the cover of Vogue in 2012, 2015, 2018 and 2020becoming a fashion reference within the sport.
Serena has also attended five MET Gala ceremonies and even revealed her baby bump at the 2017 edition. The following year Mario Testino made the first photographic session of the athlete as a mother, together with her daughter Olympia. Of course, when she announced her engagement to Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, Anna Wintour was present for the choice of her wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
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