Serena Williams, the powerhouse tennis player, world record holder, mom and wife who is undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes of all time, has announced her retirement from the game of tennis—but don't worry, it's not any time soon.

Has Serena Williams decided to retire?

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“After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team, I have decided to withdraw from the US Open to allow my body to heal completely from a torn hamstring,” Williams wrote on social media, adding, “I'll see you soon.”

Why is Serena retiring?

The 23-time slam champion is dealing with a torn hamstring that forced her to tearfully retire from her first-round match at this year's Wimbledon, and she opted to skip the warm-up events that lead up to the U.S. Open.