Serena Williams suffering with ‘post-partum emotions’: former world No 1 reveals issues on Instagram after Rogers Cup withdrawal
The 36-year-old American is seeking to regain her top form after missing most of the 2017 season due to a pregnancy
Serena Williams says she is suffering from “post-partum emotions” as the 23-time grand slam winner struggles to deal with juggling family life and tennis.
“I read several articles that said post-partum emotions can last up to three years if not dealt with,” Williams said on Monday.
Williams’ disclosure comes a week after she suffered the worst loss of her career in San Jose, losing the final 12 games in a shocking 6-1, 6-0 first-round upset to unseeded Johanna Konta.
On Monday, she described her mindset at the time as being in a “funk”.
“Last week was not easy for me. Not only was I accepting some tough personal stuff, but I just was in a funk. Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom,” Williams wrote on her social media Instagram account.
Williams said she is trying to work through her despair by sharing her feelings with family and friends.