‘We Were Eating Outside the Steps’ – Rejuvenated Serena Williams Introduces Her Team as She Goes for Glory at Wimbledon Championship 2022

Legendary tennis player Serena Williams surprised everyone when she announced a comeback to professional tennis. The 40-year-old was away from action since her opening game in 2021 Wimbledon. Notably, Serena retired midway through the match due to an injured hamstring. Featuring in Eastbourne doubles, Serena paired with world number 3 Ons Jabeur. However, their campaign ended abruptly as Jabeur injured her knee.

The 40-year-old has shifted her focus completely on the Wimbledon championship now. Recently she posted a picture of her new support staff for the grass court Grand Slam.

Serena Williams introduces her new support team

There are only a few days left for the Wimbledon Championship to begin. With excitement at its peak, the top players have already started their preparations. Serena who announced a late wild card entry to the tournament recently shared a picture of the new support team.

Her former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, is with Simona Halep now. The 40-year-old decided to go in with her sister Venus Williams’ coach, Eric Hechtman. Here’s her post from Instagram.

“A few days ago, we were eating outside on the steps. Now we are at Wimbledon. Let me introduce team Serena. @erichechtman aka Ricky, get it done. @jarmere aka One Leg, @derickpierson aka Yassssss, @kristystahr aka the OG, Kristoff@drjason,” she wrote.

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While the squad looks cheerful and fresh, it will be interesting to see how well Serena does in the tournament.

Serena’s records in Wimbledon

Former world number 1, Serena Williams, has been brilliant all over the globe. The American has proved her mettle on all kinds of surfaces, and her prowess in Wimbledon is equally impeccable. The 40-year-old has won seven Wimbledon singles titles.

She stands third in the list of most Wimbledon titles. Additionally, the legend has won six Wimbledon doubles titles. Also, the former world number 1 is only one Grand Slam title shy of equaling the record for the most number of Grand Slam titles.

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With a long injury gap and her given age, it will be interesting to see if she can recreate her old magic.