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Former coach Macci says Serena certain to make comeback
- On Feb 23, Rick Macci said he is `100 per cent certain` Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis and that she is `going all out` in training.
- Williams has not competed since the 2022 U.S. Open and rejoined the anti-doping testing pool last year, despite publicly denying a return last month on NBC's Today Show.
- Practising with sparring partners, Williams is training with lots of sparring partners- guys, and has practiced with Alycia Parks in South Florida, indicating ongoing match fitness efforts.
- Tournament eligibility and event choices place Indian Wells and Miami Open as immediate possibilities, but Williams' team did not respond to Reuters requests, leaving plans unconfirmed.
- Considering experience and age, Macci highlighted he had no doubts about her ability to handle the tour's rigours, but questioned `whether that competitive spirit is still there`.
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The rumors about Serena Williams' return to the tennis court have been going on for a long time. Now her ex-coach reports that the 22-time Grand Slam winner is already working hard – with men.
Tennis-Former coach Macci says Serena certain to make comeback
Feb 23 (Reuters) - Serena Williams' former coach Rick Macci believes the 23-times Grand Slam champion is certain to return to competitive tennis and said the 44-year-old is "going all out" in training to get herself ready for a return to the sport. Read full story
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left, 44% Center
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- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
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C 44%
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