As she announces her impending retirement, Stylist looks back at some of Serena Williams’ most iconic career moments, from court successes to body shaming and sexist clapbacks.

As she announces her impending retirement, Stylist looks back at some of Serena Williamsu2019 most iconic career moments, from court successes to body shaming and sexist clapbacks.

6 iconic Serena Williams clapbacks as she announces retirement

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When she defended her undeniable tennis legacy to John McEnroe

When she won the Australian Open while pregnant

When she was gracious in defeat against Naomi Osaka

When she won her first grand slam match since giving birth in her infamous black catsuit

When she took on trolls who tried to body shame her

When she vowed to never stop fighting for equality

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The tennis ace announced her impending retirement in a new Vogue cover shoot.

As she retires, here are 6 times Serena Williams proved her icon status, on and off the tennis court