In a light-hearted twist of events, Serena Williams, the 44-year-old tennis superstar, is contemplating a return to the courts. The reason? Not for glory or another Grand Slam title, but to tackle the ever-increasing cost of living.

Williams humorously mentioned that the gas prices have gotten so high that she might need to reach at least the quarter-finals of Wimbledon just to fill up her car. Having initially planned to hang up her racket for good, the financial pinch has her reconsidering.

Exploring other options, Williams thought about moving in with family or cutting down on her beloved takeaway coffees. However, she jested that these small sacrifices weren't cutting it. "You skip brunch a couple of times, turn off the air conditioning for an hour, but eventually, the only solution is to enter a major international sporting competition," she quipped.

It's all in good fun, of course, but the anecdote highlights the serious issue of rising living costs affecting everyone, even sports legends.

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Headline by Anthony Bell