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Motherhood and Comeback Attempts (2017-2022)

This timeline focuses on Serena's journey into motherhood, her postpartum health struggles, and her attempts to return to professional tennis and compete for Grand Slam titles.
Birth of Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.
September 1, 2017
Serena gives birth to her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., with her husband Alexis Ohanian.
Health Struggles
Postpartum Complications
Serena experiences severe postpartum complications, including a pulmonary embolism, requiring multiple surgeries and a prolonged recovery.
Comeback to Tennis
2018
Serena makes her return to professional tennis after giving birth, competing in several tournaments.
Wimbledon and US Open Finals
2018
Serena reaches the finals of Wimbledon and the US Open but loses to Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka, respectively. She shows great promise in her comeback.
Wimbledon and US Open Finals (Again)
2019
Serena reaches the finals of Wimbledon and the US Open again, losing to Simona Halep and Bianca Andreescu, respectively. She continues her pursuit of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title.
Final Tournament
2022
Serena plays what is implied to be her final tournament at the US Open, losing in the third round to Ajla Tomljanović. Her emotional farewell signals the end of an era.