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[Blind Gossip] You might think that being one of the best athletes in the world is easy.

For this professional athlete, though, it has become a problem.

Athlete is a fearsome competitor with plenty of wins and titles under their belt.

But Athlete is aging. In fact, Athlete may be older than any other athlete to ever compete at that level in their sport!

So, will they keep going… or will they retire?

“One more title. Just one more title. Then it will be enough.” Maybe.

It actually sounds like it will not be enough!

We can understand the desire to keep winning, but Athlete is now struggling to get there and is frequently playing while injured.

And while we admire their toughness, just about everyone they started out with in the sport retired years ago.

It’s hard to know if they are really confident about winning again… or if their ego is getting in the way of them gracefully stepping aside for a new generation.

Similar: The Athlete’s Assistant

Athlete:

[Optional] Better to go now, go out after one more win, or keep playing as long as they can?

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  4. dylan_54 says

    Could be Roger Federer too! Also known as a goat. If Serena or Brady want to continue playing why not? They play because they love the sport, it’s not hard to understand why they don’t want to quit.

  5. omgimbackagain says

    Serena as everyone said. I love her and she can do no wrong. I’d probably do the same in her situation. When she does step aside from tennis though maybe she can do some service work —- Black women have high mortality rates during pregnancy and her voice could bring awareness to this serious issue.

  6. lvsoxfan says

    Obviously Serena. It’s sad because she already IS the GOAT–man OR woman–in tennis and chasing this stat suggests she doesn’t think she’ll be remembered as such if she falls two titles short of the record.

    Just the fact that she’s 39 and a mom and *still reaching the finals of Grand Slam tournaments* is astounding.

  7. kelaudk says

    Usually my answer is the same as many others, but not this time. I was thinking it’s Floyd Mayweather. Not even close to everyone else’s answer!

  8. Fixation says

    Serena. She needs one more title to become equal the greatest and another to be the record holder. “With a victory in the 2021 Australian Open, Williams would equal Court’s record 24 majors. Court’s 24 Grand Slam titles is the only significant record Williams hasn’t broken in a 26-year career in which she revolutionized women’s tennis with her powerful groundstrokes . Winning her equalizing 24th major in Australia would leave her three more chances this season to surpass Court before turning…

  9. IamnotMe says

    Tom Brady. I don’t follow tennis but everyone calls Brady the GOAT so between that and the male hand holding the trophy, he’s my guess.

  10. icantquityoularry says

    serena, it’s time to step down. though it won’t ever be done gracefully. thinking back to her poor sportsmanship and ruining naomi’s first win, i will always have disdain for her and hope naomi smashes her chances.

  11. Delightful says

    This is Serena Williams. I actually do think it has less to do with ego and more to do with genuine competativeness. She should retire and enjoy everything she has accomlished.

  12. Lindylou says

    Serena Williams. She’s too old and should just retire gracefully. Though her ego won’t let her.

  13. yoreggie says

    Athlete: Serena Williams – She wants to equal and probably obtain more Grand Slam Titles than Margaret Court who currently holds the record most Women’s Grand Slam Singles Titles.

  14. Vampira says

    Tom Brady? He already said he’s coming back next season, and I’m sure that’s his ego talking, because he has a BIG one.

  18. kellyp says

    I think this is Serena Williams. If I were her, I would keep playing for one more win. She only has to win one more tournament and she’ll break/tie Margaret Court’s record. It’s going to be tough though, the youngsters are really good.

  24. JohnCarson says

    Tom Brady
    I would retire but I don’t have his competitiveness so I have also never won a Super Bowl (or 7)
    Let him make his own decision

  28. dead_teddy_bear says

    Serena Williams, best to bow out now and spend time with her family. A person’s body can only take so much.

  31. CheetoFingerz says

    Tom Brady. He is one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the game. He should leave on a high note.

  32. FromAnotherDimension says

    Athlete: sounds like Tom Brady.

    Optional: go out now on a high with everyone idolising him.

  33. laura1083 says

    Obviously Serena Williams

    If she feels good and fit enough, then why not keep playing? However, it’s also good to bow out gracefully as well.

  34. VegasMike says

    Serena Williams. Turning 40 this year. Tennis is a grueling sport. Matches can run for hours. Plenty of ways she can make money in tennis at this point without actually getting on the court.

  35. aaaPanda says

    The quarterback who married Giselle Bundchen.

    Leave while you are at the top. Best way to cement your legacy. If people have to witness your decline, they will feel awkward and disappointed. That’s all they will remember, never mind all the wins before. Go into management or coaching, that has worked well for a number of aging European football/soccer players. Time to switch is now. Once your reputation is gone few will want you as a coach or manager, and you won’t be able to dictate…

  41. ItsBouquet says

    Serena Williams.

    Titles aren’t everything. She should have retired on a high years ago, while she was on top of her game and while people still liked her.

  42. ILUVCA4evr says

    Athlete: Tom Brady

    [Optional] Better to go now, go out after one more win, or keep playing as long as they can? Go out on top. If you stay too long at the party, you look like an old fool.

  43. Whisper says

    Athlete: ?
    I dont know if there’s an easy answer to that question. I’d hate see an injury become debilitating, on the other hand if you’re playing strong enough to win doing what you love, I’d have hard time stopping too.

  45. amagod121 says

    Tom Brady.

    I’d say go out now because those injuries will likely haunt him in his future years. Success is great but health is everything.

  47. felicia says

    For sure Tom Brady. I’m ready to see him retire. There are younger guys who are so much more fun to watch imo

  48. zappy2050 says

    Serena Williams.

    Difficult one. Could she pull it off? Maybe. Even with the injuries.

    She needs Naomi Osaka (sp) to have a bad day.

  51. Raoul Duke says

    Tom Brady

    I don’t even like Brady but no he should not step gracefullyaside for a new generation. If he’s still got it and the skill to play then play. Shut up or put up, but he’s staying on top. I never thought he would go to the Superbowl with a new team after his Pats dynasty.

  52. aaaKidd says

    Serena. Go out now. It’s already late in the match and it will only get worse. How many more defeats or tearful press conferences does she need to put herself through.

  55. Jelly Drop says

    Serena Williams

    The press conference after her loss was rough. Whether she does not return to play in 2022 she is still the female GOAT of tennis.

  59. wfreshie says

    notice closely how no mention if male or female..I will say serena williams she is 39 and the oldest female in her sport right now

    • NoseyNana2008 says

      Yes, the ambiguity is what made me think it was Serena. That, and the hand holding the trophy.

  60. Deal With It says

    Definitely Tom Brady! But he makes it look so easy. He seems to be in great shape and can probably play for another few years. Go Bucs!

  68. deepsigh says

    Serena Williams. She’s 39 and has has injuries. 23 grand slam titles, a husband,a baby,endorsement deals…

    She should do what she wants,just be prepared for mixed results. She will lose more as the years pass….if she can’t be a good sport to the likes of sweet Naomi Osaka, she should def. hang it up.

  71. sunshine702 says

    Serena Williams

    I think retire. She keeps losing to younger competiotors and it is getting to her.

  75. BooStrawberry says

    Serena Williams?

    Tom Brady?

    It’s best to go out on top and still be able to heal injuries, enjoy money, and live life to fullest. They can always play for fun w retired friends. Imagine retiring in early 40’s when most working class can’t retire till their 60’s – then have to go through long, stressful process to retire & sometimes fight for their hard earned benefits.
    Learn a new sport

    • BooStrawberry says

      If it’s Tom – he has control over who is hired on team. But learn from Namath & his injuries. Other teams targeted him on field w intent to smash up his body/destroy his career to make name for himself/beat Tom Brady.

      Didn’t like Tom but seeing his devotion to his craft & work he puts in – learned to appreciate & respect his worth ethic. Normally I find football boring but he & gronk’s reunion & win was fun & entertaining.

      Serena is sore loser so her exit is best

  81. Preacher_Cu5ter says

    Tom Brady. It’s easy to see how he’s become addicted to wanting just one more win. Also, he seems to want to break a record with Tampa Bay as well so, my guess is Brady.

  84. goodgollyholly says

    Serena – GOAT

    She knows – let her do it in her own time. I don’t think she will win another title though.

  85. Piwakawaka says

    Serena Williams.

    She’s kinda stuffed things up. She could’ve left a unique legacy and traded off that for ever, but now she’ll just be remembered as a has-been.

  87. romoarigato says

    Serena Williams
    It would be hard letting go of something that has been your identity for so long. I wish her the best.

  89. KrazyCatLady says

    I get it if this is Tom Brady. I couldn’t stand him for years bc I detest Boston sports teams. But he stepped up this year. His wife may not be the funnest lady ever, and no matter what he does he gets sooo much hate. He is probably a very nice dude. He wasn’t a prep or even college superstar.
    CTE is real. And dangerous. Find a new fun pastime. Also Belichek is a cheater face.

  91. VenomousBede says

    Serena Williams. She is already the GOAT in her sport – she doesn’t need just one more.