Serena Williams, 44, shows off incredible figure in cut-out swimsuit after shedding two stone with fat jabs

Serena Williams, 44, shows off incredible figure in cut-out swimsuit after shedding two stone with fat jabs

American opened up on life as a mum and her struggles on tour

SERENA WILLIAMS showed off her incredible figure in a cut-out swimsuit.

The tennis great, 44, dazzled on the front cover of Porter as she featured in the magazine’s flagship story for the latest edition.

Williams opened up about her journey with her body and physique
Williams has previously opened up about her use of weight-loss medication, including jabs.

She has lost more than two stone – approximately 31lbs.

And after constantly having to deal with comments and criticism about her physique throughout her legendary career on the court, she is embracing a new-found confidence.

Williams put it on display with a stunning photoshoot for the magazine.

That included rocking a series of fashionable outfits.

The 23-time Grand Slam winner wowed in the swimwear and heels beside a swimming pool.

Other snaps showed her in a black leather jacket and tights and another in a black figure-hugging dress.

Mum-of-two Serena told Porter: “It was hard because when I was playing in the beginning – the first 15 years – my body was different.

“I had big boobs, I had a big butt.

“Every athlete was like super flat, super thin and beautiful, but in a different way. And I didn’t understand as an athlete how to deal with that.

“It does affect you mentally. Absolutely. You think you’re large for your whole life and you look [back] and you’re like, I was fit.

“Yeah, I had big muscles. I didn’t look like these other girls but not everyone looks the same.

“When I was 17, when I won the US Open for the first time, I decided I’m never going to read anything about me. Growing up and being black in tennis, it’s just like, well, that comes with negativity.

“[Now] I’m not going to let anyone bring me down, I put enough stress on myself. The last thing I’m going to allow is someone else to do that.

“But I’m so happy that girls nowadays don’t have to go through it as much. I mean, I think internet trolls are different. So, you have that to deal with…

“I want to leave behind anxiety, doubt and second-guessing myself.

“I want to bring in more clarity, confidence that I made the right decisions and that you don’t always have to live only for your children. I’m discovering me again.”