Serena Williams signs programming deal with Amazon Studios

Williams has not played since she lost in the Australian Open semifinals in February to Naomi Osaka.

Serena Williams has signed a deal with Amazon Studios under which she will create scripted and non-scripted programming, including a docuseries that follows her exploits on and off the court, the tennis star said. Williams made the announcement during a conversation with actor Michael B. Jordan that was part of a charitable event organized by Vanity Fair magazine.