Williams also posted the image of two legs in tennis shoes on grass. She was recently absent from the entry list for Wimbledon, but can start with a wildcard in the tournament, which starts on June 27th. However, this threatens her with a difficult opponent right from the start. Williams has currently slipped to position 1208 in the world rankings.
In the week leading up to Wimbledon, Williams will play doubles with Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur at the WTA tournament in Eastbourne to warm up for Wimbledon. She is happy to be “back on the lawn,” Williams said in a statement from the organizers. “An underground that has been so good to me throughout my career.”
Tennis star ends speculation about resignation
With another Grand Slam title, Serena Williams would equal Australia’s Margaret Court’s record. At Wimbledon, the American probably has the best chance of securing her 24th triumph at one of the four largest tournaments. Since the last Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in 2017 and the subsequent baby break due to the birth of her daughter, Williams has been in the final four times, but has always had to admit defeat. In 2018, Angelique Kerber prevailed against Williams in the final.
Due to her long absence from the professional tour, there had recently been speculation about a possible imminent resignation. These were fueled when their long-time coach Patrick Mouratoglou announced a collaboration with the Romanian Simona Halep in April. Williams has now ended this speculation about the end of his career himself.