Former coach Serena Williams has sparked fresh conversations about a possible return to tennis, after her former trainer Rick Macci expressed strong confidence that the 23-time Grand Slam champion still has more to offer on the court. Macci believes the tennis icon is fully committed to training and is pushing herself hard in preparation for a potential comeback to professional competition.
Williams last claimed a Grand Slam singles title in 2017, and her last official appearance on the court was at the US Open in 2022. Since then, fans have continued to wonder if she would return to the sport that she dominated for nearly two decades. Her recent decision to rejoin the tennis anti-doping testing pool last year has kept speculation alive about her future plans in the game.
Although Williams has publicly denied actively preparing for a return, her comments during a recent appearance on NBC’s Today Show left many fans guessing. She carefully avoided giving direct answers when asked about a comeback, which only added more curiosity around her career plans. Macci, however, remains convinced that the tennis star is still in serious training mode and is determined to keep her fitness and competitive edge sharp.
The former coach described Williams as someone who still trains with intensity and purpose, suggesting that age is not slowing her down mentally or physically. According to him, the tennis champion is approaching training with full focus, leaving room for the possibility that she may eventually return to competitive tennis if she decides the timing is right.
