"When Serena Williams wants something, few things are impossible"

Serena Williams' former coach talks about the real possibilities of the American's comeback: "They are above most of the players."

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 8 Dec 2025 | 15.43
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"When Serena Williams wants something, few things are impossible." Photo: Getty
"When Serena Williams wants something, few things are impossible." Photo: Getty

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Uncertainty surrounds the figure of Serena Williams in recent seasons. It has been over three years since the American legend played her last match in competition: the third round of the US Open 2022 where she lost in the third set against Ajla Tomljanovic.

At the age of 44, rumors of a possible comeback to the courts resurfaced stronger than ever this past week when she appeared registered in the anti-doping program that would allow her to play from April 2026. Despite the excitement generated by this move, Serena herself came out to deny this news.

"She keeps the option open, but she won't return unless she's certain she can compete at her best," confessed Patrick Mouratoglou as reported by Express Sport. The French coach, who was Serena Williams' coach for 10 years, took the opportunity to point out the keys to a potential return of the champion.

Serena Williams' Real Opportunity

"Maybe it crossed her mind because she is in excellent shape, as everyone saw. It seems she has returned to being an elite athlete after becoming a mother. Perhaps it crossed her mind, and perhaps that opportunity presented itself. But to open up an opportunity and take advantage of it, I think there is still a long way to go, so I suppose we will find out in a few months if it happens.

I believe that when Serena wants something and fully commits to it, few things are impossible for her. I suppose if she's considering a return, she will only do it if she believes she can compete with the best; otherwise, she won't. That's not her mentality. It never has been. It's impressive, Serena and Venus are incredible athletes, I think they are above most players, so, for them, it is more possible than for many others."

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"They have an incredible competitive mindset that has made them who they are, multiple Grand Slam champions, and Serena even in a different league. But both have the competitiveness, the ability to win matches, and for their age, they are still in excellent shape because, first, they continue to train, and second, they are incredible athletes."

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