Serena Williams shares swimsuit photo after weight loss, says “I am not perfect”

Serena Williams is already bringing the summertime vibes. On Friday, the tennis legend shared a gallery of swimsuit photos, posing outdoors in an olive one-piece with a cozy pink robe draped off her shoulders. 

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The images showed off her toned, slimmer frame, following her 34-pound weight loss, a transformation she’s been open about since using a GLP-1 medication.

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“I am not perfect,” Serena wrote, "but I’m perfectly me. Take out time today to celebrate being perfectly you! 

She looked incredible with her honey blond curls flowing down her shoulders. Along with the robe, she paired the look with chestnut shearling-lined slippers, adding a playful touch. 

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Her post comes after her controversial Super Bowl ad, where she declared she was “34 pounds down” and credited the medication with helping her feel healthier, citing reduced knee stress and stabilized blood sugar.

For some fans, seeing one of the most dominant athletes in history promote a weight loss drug felt jarring, especially given her long-standing role as a symbol of strength and body confidence.

But Serena has never hidden her struggles. After welcoming daughter Alexis Olympia in 2017, she admitted she couldn’t lose weight no matter how hard she trained. “I was never able to get to the weight I needed to be, no matter what I did,” she previously shared. 

The same frustration returned after the birth of her second daughter, Adira River. For someone whose entire career was built on discipline and physical excellence, that loss of control over her body was deeply challenging.

Is Serena going to return to tennis?

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Meanwhile, there has been some chatter and speculation that Serena might return to the sport. Last week, Novak Djokovic told the press, "I think she's coming back," per ESPN. "I don't know. I haven't spoken to her, but I guess the sentiment is that she's coming back. Where and how, singles, doubles, we don't know, and if I'm in her position, I would hide it too," he said. 

"Yeah, everybody is excited, and it's definitely something that's very highly anticipated. So, you know, let's see," he continued. 

Serena has yet to shut down the speculation, but from her photos, she certainly looks like she's in the right shape to do so.