Maria Sharapova and John McEnroe offered contrasting lists for the Mount Rushmore of women's tennis in a recent discussion. Both agreed on Serena Williams as the top selection but split on the other three names.
Maria Sharapova and John McEnroe sat down for a debate on the Mount Rushmore of women's tennis. They both started with Serena Williams, citing her dominance and serve accuracy. Sharapova recalled facing Williams in multiple matches, noting a 20-2 record in Williams's favor overall.
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Serena Williams marked her return to competitive tennis with a doubles victory on Tuesday at the Queen’s Club Championships in London. Partnering with Victoria Mboko, the 44-year-old defeated third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 7-6(2), 6-2. The win came nearly four years after her retirement following the 2022 US Open.
John McEnroe shared his thoughts on competing against today's leading players in a recent interview. The former champion offered a modest view of his potential results against Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
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Former ATP pro Greg Rusedski has dismissed comparisons between Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams as both prepare for Wimbledon. Rusedski named Djokovic his second pick for the title while highlighting the differences in their recent activity.
Rick Macci, who began coaching Serena Williams at age nine, has predicted she will accept a wildcard to play singles at Wimbledon this year. The 44-year-old is already entered in doubles alongside her sister Venus. Macci said he told others four months ago that her return was coming.
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Novak Djokovic delivered an upbeat assessment of Serena Williams' return to tennis, calling her efforts a gift to the sport. The 24-time Grand Slam champion spoke on CBS Mornings about the 44-year-old's recent comeback after two years away.
Venus and Serena Williams will compete together in doubles at Wimbledon for the first time in a decade after receiving wildcards for the main draw.
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Venus Williams offered positive remarks on her sister's recent Wimbledon appearance during a press conference at the Citi DC Open. Serena Williams lost in the first round after nearly four years away from the sport.