Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, is making a comeback to professional tennis at the age of 44. Her two daughters, Olympia and Adira, have been with her every step of the way as she prepares for Wimbledon.
Family Support
Williams’ decision to return to tennis may be influenced by her family. Her daughters have been watching her train and have even helped her with her exercises. Christopher Eubanks, a recently retired pro turned Tennis Channel commentator, believes that Williams’ return is about more than just records, but about her family.
Eubanks said, ‘This is about more than just records. At this point, it’s more about family.’ He also mentioned that Williams’ daughters will have the opportunity to watch her train and compete, which will be a valuable experience for them.
Training and Preparation
Williams has been training hard for her return to tennis. She has played two doubles warmup matches and has accepted wild card invitations to both the singles and doubles competitions at Wimbledon. Eubanks was impressed with Williams’ ball striking and serve during her match at Queen’s Club.
However, Eubanks also noted that Williams’ biggest challenge in singles will be her fitness and movement, particularly on grass courts. He expects her to come forward to the net more and attempt to end points quickly.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
