Serena Williams is about to get back to competitions after being out for more than 6 months. The American sensation is willing to shake off the rust by playing a few matches in Lexington before competing in the US Open.
Serena’s coach Patrick Mouratoglou flew from France to assist Serena in her quest to get into the best form ahead of the American major. Here a video of Serena training furiously in Lexington and fully focussed on the task.
Serena Willams will face fellow American Bernarda Pera in the 1st round. They have never played each other so far.
Serena Williams in 2020
Now the world no.9, Serena played her last match on the 8th of February when she surrendered to Anastasija Sevastova 7-65 3-6 7-64 in the Rubber 4 of the Fed Cup.
This year Serena Williams has a 8-2 win-loss record. Serena has won 1 title in Auckland.
Bernarda Pera in 2020
Currently ranked no.60, Pera played her last match on the 5th of March when she capitulated to Misaki Doi 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the 3rd round of the Oracle Challenger Series Indian Wells.
