Serena Williams on Alcaraz: "He has amazing energy, he is always smiling and having fun"

Andrés Tomás Rico - 4 Sep 2026 | 11:15
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The American recalled her experience with Spanish in the mixed doubles at the US Open and confessed that what surprised her most about her return from retirement was "the speed with which my competitive spirit came back."
 

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Serena Williams on Alcaraz: "He has an amazing energy, he is always smiling and having fun." Photo: Getty Images

Serena Williams has been back as a professional tennis player for several months now. Since her return in doubles at WTA Queen's, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has provided numerous memorable moments. From her return to singles at Wimbledon to her mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz. However, one of the most anticipated moments was seeing her compete alongside her sister Venus Williams again. Tomorrow, they will have another opportunity in their debut in the women's doubles at the US Open.

Before stepping back onto the US Open courts with Venus, the American gave an interview to Elle where she discussed her return to the courts, how special it is to play with her sister, and the controversy surrounding her use of the GLP-1 medication to lose weight, as well as her experience playing with Alcaraz.

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Serena Williams confessed the importance of returning to competition with her daughters present

Even though her elder daughter watched her last match in 2022, four years later, she has also had the presence of her younger daughter. Something Williams will never forget: “It has been very special. Olympia grew up watching me play, but now that she is older, it's a new experience, and she is very wise and gives me advice! I love that I can now share this with Adira, who is very fun and cheers for me from the stands. I’m glad they can remember their mom playing.”

But everyone is eager to see Serena's return alongside her sister Venus in the US Open doubles, a place they conquered twice, in 1999 and 2009. They will face Maya Joint, her conqueror at Wimbledon, and Ching Chan Hao. “There’s nothing like playing with Venus. We've been doing this together since we were kids, so being back at Arthur Ashe by her side feels incredibly familiar and very special.”

The 45-year-old tennis player took the opportunity to talk about her use of the GLP-1 medication, which helped her lose 14 kilos. “Taking a GLP-1 has not changed the seriousness with which I approach training or nutrition. On the contrary, it has made me even more aware of giving my body what it needs, consuming enough protein, eating natural foods, and listening carefully to my body.”

Four years after her first retirement, Serena returned as she left it: giving her all and with the same competitive spirit and hunger. Something that even surprised Serena herself: “I was surprised by how quickly my competitive spirit returned. It seems like it never left!. But I am also returning at a very different time in my life, so I’m listening more to my body and paying much more attention to how I feed myself, recover, and take care of myself.”

She concluded her interview by recalling her historic participation in the mixed doubles at the US Open alongside Carlos Alcaraz, whom she did not hesitate to praise: “Carlos is an incredible player, but he also brings so much joy to the court. He has amazing energy; he’s competitive, obviously, but he’s always smiling and having fun. As a partner, you can feel that. He motivates you to push yourself, but at the same time keeps a relaxed atmosphere, which I really appreciate. And I must say having that speed on the other side of the net is a significant advantage,” stated a Serena Williams who continues to enjoy this second chapter as a professional tennis player. 
 

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