New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Fans have criticised Serena Williams, the retired tennis player, after she revealed she lost more than 30 pounds with the help of a weight-loss drug. On Thursday, GLP-1 medicine company Ro shared a joint Instagram post announcing its partnership with the tennis legend. In the clip, Williams, 43, appeared to inject herself with the weekly treatment, which she said her body "needed" after having two children.

The post quickly drew backlash, with many fans expressing disappointment.

"As an athlete and an influencer, it's a shame that you're reiterating the narrative that you need to take medication to be healthy and achieve an acceptable standard of beauty. This video made me really sad and disappointed," one person c...