Serena Williams’ former coach suggests why she is the ‘greatest female player ever’

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Serena Williams is seemingly edging closer to a stunning comeback to tennis following her reentry into the anti-doping testing pool.

Williams will be eligible to play on the WTA Tour later this month, but it remains to be seen if she will do so, aged 44.

The American legend looked to have played her final match at the 2022 US Open, but a remarkable return is now on the cards.

Williams won 23 Grand Slam titles during her phenomenal career, with a former coach of the icon now sharing insight into her huge success.

Rick Macci suggests why Serena Williams is the greatest ever

Rick Macci posted on X: “Serena never won FL. junior tournament. Serena never won a Nat. junior title.

“Serena never won a Jr. Slam. Serena did not play a tournament from age 10 to 15.

“Serena greatest female player ever to hold the stick. Chasing balls daily not chasing a Jr. ranking.”

Of course, she had phenomenal ability that not many others will ever possess, but it’s certainly an approach that many young players could follow, on both the WTA and ATP tours.

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Williams has made a lasting impact on women’s tennis and tennis in general, just like her sister Venus Williams.

Notably, she has already returned to the sport, having made a stunning comeback last summer after a 16-month break.

That might inspire her sister to make a similar move, with the pair even potentially reuniting on the doubles court.

Venus has, however, struggled to find success against the current generation of the WTA Tour, which includes the likes of experienced stars Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina.

Excitingly, the future generation is also full of rising stars, including Victoria Mboko, Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova.

It’s also looking bright for American tennis specifically, with Coco Gauff and Iva Jovic ensuring the future is in good hands.

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