A former coach of Serena Williams gives his opinion on her comeback: "Hopes to win another Grand Slam"

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The more than likely return to the tennis courts by Serena Williams has surprised the tennis world. Starting in late February, the 23-time Grand Slam champion will return to the WTA circuit after spending six months in the doping control testing pool. This comeback is surprising considering her 44 years of age and the four seasons that have passed since her retirement at the US Open 2022.

As expected, her return to the courts has sparked all kinds of opinions in the tennis world. From those who think it's reckless and a waste of time to those who even see her with a chance to win a Grand Slam. In this latter view is one of the first mentors of Serena Williams and her sister Venus: Rick Macci.

The American coach recognized the potential of the Williams sisters when they arrived at his Florida academy in 1991, and especially identified Serena's greatness when she was just 10 years old. Time proved him right, and now he hopes his predictions will also come true.

Rick Macci is enthusiastic about Serena Williams' return to the courts

The 71-year-old coach wrote a series of messages on the social network X, formerly Twitter, where he expressed enthusiasm about Serena's return to the WTA circuit: "What to expect from Serena and her comeback? The same fight, the same determination, the same unreal internal qualities that cannot be bought online, but can be offered on the web."

The legendary coach not only views the return of one of the most iconic players in tennis and sports history favorably but also warns that it won't be a mere cameo: "When Serena starts playing, she gives her all. If she returns, it won't be for a cameo or a special appearance."

And finally, he made his boldest prediction: "She expects to win another Grand Slam. Never underestimate the heart of the greatest of all time, and 190 km/h serves will fly," forecasted the coach, who also mentored Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova, among many others.

While a former world No. 5 ranking WTA player like Anna Chakvetadze would be delighted to see Serena back on the circuit: "Serena is a legend of our sport and one of the greatest champions in history. If she decides to return someday, it would obviously be something very special for tennis. In individual matches, especially on big stages, she could still be very competitive. But a full tournament, especially the two-week Grand Slam, presents a completely different challenge," she assured in an interview with Tennis365.

The Russian, who faced the younger Williams sister twice and won 8 WTA titles, raised the big question of this comeback: "The key question is how the body responds to that kind of physical burden over time. If she returns, I'm sure it will only be for something truly meaningful to her. She has achieved everything in tennis, and her legacy is already untouchable."
 

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