I can’t do this forever – Retirement could be close for Serena Williams

CLOSER TO THE LIGHT: Serena Williams, pictured, defeated Nuria Parrizas-Diaz in Toronto. Pic: Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP

Serena Williams hinted that retirement might not be far away after winning her first singles match for more than a year.

The 40-year-old defeated world number 57 Nuria Parrizas Diaz 6-3 6-4 at the National Bank Open in Toronto for her first taste of success in singles since the French Open last spring.