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RasixF13 t1_iun4ejw wrote

She's had a great, hall of fame career, but it's probably time. I'm sure dealing with Sjögren syndrome (my aunt has this and deals with terrible joint pain) and having a career that has spanned 28 years takes its toll.

If it weren't for her sister, she probably would have crested double digit Grand Slams, although her head to heads against other greats was kind of spotty.

She's wound down her involvement pretty severely, might as well just enjoy the rest of her life. She seems like someone that would rather go away quietly than deal with all of the fanfare.

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annetteisshort t1_iup9e2s wrote

Seriously. As soon as my Sjogren’s started getting worse I had to stop running and lifting weights, because it would trigger the worst flares that would practically leave me bedridden for weeks. I don’t know how she is still going.

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sentientTroll t1_iuskgp6 wrote

Money probably helps. In dealing with and motivating. But probably still very frustrating and stressing to deal with.

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annetteisshort t1_iusngb1 wrote

Oh I bet. I imagine I’d be much better off with a private chef/dietitian, trainer, access to whatever doctors and medications I need, etc.

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melsywelsy t1_iupiiel wrote

Sjogren’s here! It’s hard enough to hold a regular job with this disease. I’m continually impressed by Venus

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