Although Serena Williams is an all-time tennis great — she’s won seven Wimbledon titles, after all — she admits that there are things she loves more than the game that made her famous.

Serena Williams: Beyond Tennis

Volunteering at Her Daughter's School

“I can’t say that a Wimbledon trophy holds a candle to volunteering at my kid’s school,” the 42-year-old retired superstar told Byrdie in a digital cover story published Wednesday.

Key Takeaways

Williams touched on motherhood and the relationship she has with Olympia, who’s 6 years old. She also has another daughter, Adira, who was born last August.

Motherhood and Beauty

“Motherhood has allowed me to look at beauty through the eyes of my daughter, Olympia,” Williams said. “We’re always experimenting with makeup together, and I think about how these moments will be part of both of our beauty journeys.”

Consider the Context

The former professional tennis player, who now leads her own makeup brand, WYN Beauty, told Byrdie that she hopes her career inspires her daughters to achieve their own professional pursuits when they get older.