Serena Williams' daughters see how hard she's working for Wimbledon return
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- Serena Williams, aged 44, is making a tennis comeback after nearly four years, motivated largely by family, with her daughters Olympia (8) and Adira (almost 3) supporting her throughout.
- Williams received wild card entries for both singles and doubles at Wimbledon, where she will partner with her sister Venus, marking her return to professional tennis.
- Tennis commentator Christopher Eubanks highlighted that Williams' comeback is more about setting an example of discipline and hard work for her daughters rather than chasing records or legacy changes.
- Eubanks observed Williams' strong performance in warmup matches, praising her serve and ball striking, though he noted fitness and movement on grass courts will be her biggest challenges.
- The Williams family, especially patriarch Richard Williams, remains influential in the tennis community, with many players citing their impact on and off the court.
