Serena Williams has returned to the tennis court for practice sessions ahead of the US Open, following a recent ankle injury that had raised concerns about her participation. The 23-time Grand Slam champion was seen hitting balls at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, where the tournament will be held.
Williams had suffered the injury during a match at the Toronto Open earlier this month, forcing her to withdraw from that event. Her return to practice is a positive sign for her fans and for her chances at the US Open, which begins on August 31.
According to her coach, Williams is progressing well and is expected to be fully fit for the tournament. She will be seeking her 24th Grand Slam title, which would tie Margaret Court's all-time record.
The US Open is one of Williams' most successful tournaments, where she has won six singles titles. Her last Grand Slam victory came at the 2017 Australian Open, and she has reached four finals since then without winning.
