Tennis legend Serena Williams is writing about her life as part of a two-book deal.

According to the publishers, the book will look at how she dealt with scrutiny and attacks in a predominantly white and male-dominated sport, as well as “devastating losses on and off the court”.

Speaking about the as-yet-untiled book, Williams said: “For so long, all I was focused on was winning, and I never sat down to look back and reflect on my life and career.”

“Over the last year I’ve really enjoyed taking the time with my growing family to celebrate my accomplishments and explore my other passions. I couldn’t be at a more perfect place to be able to take on such a personal, intimate project.”

A release date is yet to be announced.