Serena Williams

Over the years, Serena Williams has extended her resume far beyond the tennis courts and shown a knack for getting people talking.

It looks like she will continue to do both, if recent reports are to be believed, for she has supposedly set her sights on rapping as she continues her recovery from her recent surgery.

TMZ is reporting that Williams has been spending time with producer DJ Clue in the studio of B Major Music Group, the record label of Minnesota Vikings standout Bryant McKinnie. According to those reports, Williams has recorded multiple tracks, although the purpose of the recordings is unclear. Some have speculated that the recordings may be the start of a music career, part of a charity project, or simply a fun diversion while she eases back into training.

Williams made recent headlines for appearing in a hot pink bodysuit during a practice session over a week ago, creating a media frenzy around her latest fashion statement, although she later explained that the bodysuit was necessary for keeping her stomach warm after last month’s surgery. Williams has been recovering from a blood clot in her lungs, for which she underwent the emergency surgery, and from a foot injury, which she suffered last year when she cut her foot on some glass.

Williams is currently ranked No. 10 in the world, despite having not competed for several months. She has not yet confirmed her plans for returning to competition, but rapper or not, we hope to see her reach fighting form again soon.

For any other 29-year-old recovering from multiple injuries and a significant break in training, not to mention juggling work in fashion and now possibly music, the road back to the top might seem near impossible. But this winner of five Australian Open titles, four Wimbledon titles, three U.S. Open titles, and two French Open titles has proven before that she is more than capable of bouncing back from a lengthy break in playing. After all, in 2004, she reached the French Open quarterfinals and the Wimbledon final after an eight-month hiatus from the sport. Many are crossing their fingers that she may be able to participate in this year’s Wimbledon.

While we don’t know yet if the recent reports are true, we are curious about your thoughts. Would you listen to Serena’s tracks? And how long before she will be ready to compete again? Do you think she has a chance of returning to the top?

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