Alycia Parks spills the beans on her practice sessions with Serena Williams
As of February 22, American tennis legend Serena Williams is officially reinstated and can return to the WTA Tour anytime. The only WTA player to see her hit live in recent months is Alycia Parks. That’s why the Tennis Channel wasted no time finding out what Parks knows about a potential Williams return when she stopped by the desk after her first round Miami Open win.
MORE: Aryna Sabalenka arrives to Miami Open with viral championship flair What Parks said about Serena Parks hitting with Serena was not a one time occurrence. She explained that when she is home, she hits with Serena three times per week. Alycia Parks also said that Serena is helping her with elements of her game, and she is reaping the benefits during her matches.
She cited examples of being patient in rallies and with hitting patterns. As for the Million Dollar question of if or when Williams is returning, Alycia Parks says that she does not know. Her return is not a topic that comes up when they are hitting and working together.
The only intel Parks shared is that Serena is extremely fit and hitting the ball well. MORE: Coco Gauff provides injury update before Miami Open What it means It sounds like this relationship between Parks and Williams has been ongoing and not just a result of Serena pondering a return. Serena’s ex-coach Rick Macci speculated that she would come back during the Sunshine Double.
That obviously is not happening. The Enquirer/Cara Owsley Serena Williams became the first player to repeat as Western & Southern champion since it became a Women? s Tennis Association event in 2004.