THE WRAP UP

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Even the world’s biggest sports stars aren’t immune to the blues! Serena Williams (36) has opened up about the difficulties she’s having trying to be a world-class athlete while also a mother.

After giving birth to her cute daughter Alexis Olympia last September, Serena has been candid about trying to work her way back to the top of tennis. But after one of the worst defeats in her career at the Silicon Valley Classic, the tennis star shared a truthful confession.

“Last week was not easy for me,” she wrote on Instagram. “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 mum. I read several articles that said postpartum emotions can last up to three years if not dealt with. Talking things through with my mum, my sisters, my friends let me know that my feelings are totally normal.”

Serena reveals that with all she has on her plate, she isn’t around her baby as much as she wants to be. “Most of you mums deal with the same thing. Whether stay-at-home or working, finding that balance with kids is a true art. You are the true heroes. I’m here to say: if you are having a rough day or week − it’s okay − I am, too! There’s always tomorrow!”