Serena Williams, “eager” to return to the courts

The American Serena Williams, Winner of 23 Grand Slam tournaments, she says she is “eager to return to the tennis courts” as soon as sanitary conditions allow. In a message posted on Instagram, the former number one of world tennis appears participating in one of the gymnastic sessions that his older sister, Venus, has been directing since confinement began due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Williams does not see his life outside of tennis: “It is the best I know how to do and I love it. I'm really looking forward to getting back on the tennis courts. “ said. The tennis season is suspended at least until mid-July due to the pandemic, which has already caused the cancellation of the Wimbledon tournament and, for the first time since World War II, the postponement of Roland Garros to September.

The 38-year-old American tennis player accepted as “a necessary evil” the obligatory rest due to the health situation in the world and she feels that her body was “needing it”, even though she didn't want it. “Now I feel better than ever, more relaxed, more fit. I can go out and play real tennis,” said Serena.

For her part, Venus Williams continues to direct her training sessions on Instagram and this week invited her little sister, in her opinion. “the greatest tennis player ever.”