US Open: Serena Williams adds new face to coaching team in last push for glory

It seems as though Serena Williams is looking to give herself the best possible chance at glory next week when she plays at what will likely be her final tennis tournament.

While training for the US Open, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has reportedly added a new member to her coaching team.

Former doubles world number one Rennae Stubbs has joined Team Serena in the lead up to the legend’s last hurrah in New York.

Williams recently announced her retirement from tennis in an emotional letter penned in Vogue magazine.

She admitted it was the hardest decision she has ever had to make, and one that certainly did not come easy.

But after a professional career spanning across almost three decades — and winning a whopping 73 titles along the way — the 40-year-old has decided now is the time to move away from tennis and focus on growing her family.

Williams has been chasing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title for several years now, and time is running out to match Margaret Court’s all-time tally.

Since releasing her Vogue feature, she has lost both matches played in Canada and Cincinnati, which summarises her form over the last 18 months.

Since reaching the Australian Open semi-final last year, the US star’s form has dipped and she has been hampered with injuries, restricting her to playing in just seven tournaments since January 2021.

Williams’ most recent performance was a straight set loss to Emma Raducanu at the Cincinnati Open.

Based on her form, the odds are heavily against the six-time US Open winner, but she is certainly giving this year her all.

Reports from Flushing Meadows suggest Williams has added the Australian Stubbs to her coaching team, alongside Eric Hechtman.

During her playing career, Stubbs won four