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Serena Williams suggests retirement

The tennis star has suggested she is set to retire from tennis after the US Open

Serena Williams has suggested she is set to retire from tennis, saying she will be "evolving away" from the sport after the US Open. Writing for Vogue, the American 23-time Grand Slam singles champion said she is moving towards "other things that are important to me". We get the latest from our sports reporter and also hear reaction from fans around the world.

Wildfires are burning in several parts of Europe, where another heatwave is forecast in the coming days. We hear about the effects of drought in France and Portugal on crops and livelihoods.

We go to Kenya, where logistical delays and a failure of the identification kit in some parts of the country have marred a largely peaceful election day. The frontrunners for president are ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga and current Deputy President William Ruto. We speak to our correspondents across the country, following an intense campaign dominated by debates about living costs, unemployment and corruption.

(Photo: Serena Williams, 09-07-2016. Credit: Steve Paston/PA Wire)

50 minutes

Last on

Tue 9 Aug 2022 16:06GMT

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  • Tue 9 Aug 2022 16:06GMT

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