Home/Tennis
Home/Tennis
feature-image

Getty

feature-image

Getty

Legendary tennis player Serena Williams surprised everyone when she announced a comeback to professional tennis. The 40-year-old was away from action since her opening game in 2021 Wimbledon. Notably, Serena retired midway through the match due to an injured hamstring. Featuring in Eastbourne doubles, Serena paired with world number 3 Ons Jabeur. However, their campaign ended abruptly as Jabeur injured her knee.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

The 40-year-old has shifted her focus completely on the Wimbledon championship now. Recently she posted a picture of her new support staff for the grass court Grand Slam.

ADVERTISEMENT

Serena Williams introduces her new support team

There are only a few days left for the Wimbledon Championship to begin. With excitement at its peak, the top players have already started their preparations. Serena who announced a late wild card entry to the tournament recently shared a picture of the new support team.

Her former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, is with Simona Halep now. The 40-year-old decided to go in with her sister Venus Williams’ coach, Eric Hechtman. Here’s her post from Instagram.

ADVERTISEMENT

Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports

Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports

A few days ago, we were eating outside on the steps. Now we are at Wimbledon. Let me introduce team Serena. @erichechtman aka Ricky, get it done. @jarmere aka One Leg, @derickpierson aka Yassssss, @kristystahr aka the OG, Kristoff@drjason,” she wrote.

Top Stories

Novak Djokovic Makes a Bold Coaching Move As He Looks the Challenge Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner in 2026

Russian Tennis Hit Hard as Another WTA Player Forfeits Citizenship

Aryna Sabalenka Breaks Silence on Nationality Switch After Belarus Representation Ban

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Take Bizarre On-Court Decision as Australian Open Countdown Begins

Novak Djokovic Confirms Adelaide Return as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Set for Exhibition

Read more: ‘I Don’t Buy It’- Martina Navratilova Once Questioned Serena Williams Over Bizarre Wimbledon Retirement

ADVERTISEMENT

While the squad looks cheerful and fresh, it will be interesting to see how well Serena does in the tournament.

Serena’s records in Wimbledon

Former world number 1, Serena Williams, has been brilliant all over the globe. The American has proved her mettle on all kinds of surfaces, and her prowess in Wimbledon is equally impeccable. The 40-year-old has won seven Wimbledon singles titles.

ADVERTISEMENT

article-image

Reuters

She stands third in the list of most Wimbledon titles. Additionally, the legend has won six Wimbledon doubles titles. Also, the former world number 1 is only one Grand Slam title shy of equaling the record for the most number of Grand Slam titles.

Watch this story: Love You Bestie Serena Williams Reacts as Caroline Wozniacki Announces Happy News

ADVERTISEMENT

With a long injury gap and her given age, it will be interesting to see if she can recreate her old magic.

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT