"Tennis … is as mental as it is physical. You can be the strongest, fastest player in the world with the best technique, but if you’re not mentally strong, you’ll never be able to succeed at the highest level," she admitted."If I weren’t consciously working to sustain my mental health, I wouldn’t be able to play as long as I have at this level."
While the match outcome wasn't fully positive, Williams had Serena in her box, providing moral support. The 23-time Grand Slam singles championafter the 2022 U.S. Open. The sisters competed in their last doubles match together in New York. Early on in Williams' career, she prioritized taking care of her mental health. Knowing how vital it is to have an uplifting family by her side, she decided to pay that support forward.