Serena Williams has made the decision to withdrawal from the Australian open, she announced on Snapchat on Thursday.

"After performing in my first match after giving birth I realized that although I am super close I’m not where I personally want to be. My coach and team always said ‘Only go to tournaments when you are prepared to go all the way.’ With that being said I am disappointed to say I’ve decided not to compete in The Australian Open this year," she explained.

The tennis star won last year's Australian open when she was secretly two months pregnant.

"However, the memory of last year’s Open is one that I will carry with me and Olympia and I look forward to coming back again. I appreciate the support and understanding of my fans and everyone at the Australian Open," she added.

She'll always be a champion!