New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Tennis champion Serena Williams, in a recent interview with NBC's Today, revealed that she is currently taking weight loss medication. She shared that she has been struggling to reach her target weight despite a strict diet and exercise routines.

The 42-year-old athlete told the news outlet that her weight loss journey became particularly challenging following the births of her daughters, Olympia in 2017 and Adira in 2023.

"As an athlete and as someone who has done everything, I just couldn't get my weight to where I needed it to be at a healthy place. And believe me, I don't take shortcuts. I do everything but shortcuts," Williams said.

Williams recalled spending hours running and walking after Olympia's birth, e...