feature-image

Reuters

feature-image

Reuters

23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is in Nice, France, preparing for the French Open 2021. Amid her tight training schedule, she took some time to tell her fans about her ongoing preparations.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

Notably, the 39-year-old American professional does not share much regarding her training sessions. Thus, fans naturally worried as she had not updated them about her tennis schedule post-Australian Open 2021 semifinal loss.

ADVERTISEMENT

However, Serena Williams has now made it clear that she is working hard behind the scenes. In a video addressed to her most loyal fans, she also looks happy about her work done so far.

Read More: “Big Disappointment”: Coach Reflects on Serena Williams’ Defeat Against Naomi Osaka at Australian Open 2021

ADVERTISEMENT

Serena Williams assures fans about hard work ahead of the French Open 2021

To begin with, Serena Williams showed her fans the view from the place she is staying in France. She then added that she needed to step outside to get a quick break from her three-old daughter Olympia.

ADVERTISEMENT

She offered her reason, “Because I am tired, I have been training all day, all week, really all month.”

article-image

Reuters

Afterwards, the tennis queen opened up about her not posting her training sessions. Although her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, did share some of the clay-court practise recently.

ADVERTISEMENT

“I like to keep things private when it comes to that aspect because I like to come on the court and be the killer that I am,” Serena said. However, as long as the eight-time Wimbledon champion continues to play, her fans would not have any complaints.

ADVERTISEMENT

Even then, the American felt like connecting with her fans and looping them on her preparations for Roland Garros. From the looks of it, Serena is yet again excited to begin her campaign for her 24th Grand Slam title.

“RenasArmy, don’t worry about me because I work hard, very hard. And I just felt like I wanted to tell you guys that no one asked, but I just felt like RenasArmy needs to know that I am out here doing all the work just for you. I love you all,” Williams concluded. (RenasArmy is the group of Serena’s most loyal fans).

ADVERTISEMENT

Read More: Serena Williams, Daughter Olympia and Husband Alexis Ohanian Visit Disney World

Where can Serena play before Paris?

article-image

Reuters

Fans wait to know where Serena would play her first tournament after the Australian Open. As per Patrick, she might play at the Italian Open 2021 as a lead-up tournament to the French Open.

ADVERTISEMENT

Inarguably, Williams is one of the most favorites for the Paris Grand Slam. And if she manages to keep her fitness level up, it would be hard to deny her the title.

ADVERTISEMENT

Do you think Serena can win the French Open 2021?

Also Read: “Are You Stronger Than Serena Williams?”: NBA Legend John Salley Stuns DJ Vlad With Tennis Reference

ADVERTISEMENT

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Purav Joshi

1,357 Articles

Purav Joshi is a Senior Tennis author at EssentiallySports. Having a degree in Films, Television and Media Production, he guided his passion for writing and journalism into the sport of aces and rallies. With over 2 years of experience as a copywriter, Purav has authored over 1000 tennis articles. While the world dreads the departure of the Big Three, Purav is excited for the next generation to take over the mantle of the sport. He enjoys seeing Novak Djokovic dominate the sport and hopes to see him conquer all records. Apart from the world of tennis, Purav is fond of reading poetry and playing soccer.

Know more

ADVERTISEMENT