Serena Williams Opens Up About Taking Weight-Loss Medication Amid Slimmer Appearance

Serena Williams is embracing a new chapter in her post-retirement life, unveiling a slimmer physique and sharing how she finally overcame years of postpartum weight struggles.

Serena Williams is opening up about the health journey that has helped her feel stronger and more confident nearly three years after stepping away from professional tennis.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion, 43, revealed to People Magazine that she has been using a GLP-1 medication to aid in weight loss, a change she says has made a dramatic difference in how she feels.

"I feel great," Williams said. "I feel really good and healthy. I feel light physically and light mentally."

Her challenges began after the birth of her first daughter, Alexis Olympia, in 2017. Despite disciplined training and a strict diet, Williams said she could not reach her former weight. She described the experience as one of the most frustrating hurdles of her athletic life, especially given the hard work and determination that defined her career.

"I had never taken shortcuts in my career and always worked really hard. I know what it takes to be the best," she explained. "So it was very frustrating to do all the same things and never be able to change that number on the scale or the way my body looked."

The same struggle resurfaced following the birth of her second daughter, Adira River, in August 2023. Though she initially dropped weight quickly, her progress stalled. "I never lost another pound," she said with a laugh.

Williams admitted that she doubted whether she could return to the place she wanted to be physically at times. "I just thought, gosh, I don't know if I would ever be able to get back to where I needed to get to," she recalled.

Now, with more than 30 pounds lost, the tennis icon says she feels re-energized as she moves forward in life after tennis.

Fans have also witnessed the transformation, as Williams has proudly showcased her slimmer figure in recent social media posts, drawing praise and support from followers around the world.

"Serena has it alllll. Mommy, career, sports legend, beauty, [sic]" one fan wrote. "She's in her feminine era living the soft life stress free 👏👏" said another. "she looks so good, leave women’s bodies alone!!! [sic]" a third person commented.