Macci told TMZ Sports that Williams’ decision to step away from the sport did not surprise him because she had so much else going on.
The legendary coach was pleased that Williams would end her career at the US Open, where she won her first Major in 1999. He also predicted that the former World No. 1 would “go out with a bang.”
Macci also had a special retirement message for Williams, lauding her for the positive influence she’s had on so many people.
Serena Williams to face US Open champion Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati 1R
Serena Williams will begin her penultimate tournament by going up against Emma Raducanu in the first round of the Western & Southern Open on Monday.
The match is being touted as ‘generational’ and a passing of the baton in women’s tennis.
Raducanu is the hottest property in the sport at the moment. The teenager surprised the world by winning the US Open last year as a qualifier. She heads into the WTA 1000 event ranked No. 12.
While SWilliams will head into the match with nothing to lose, Emma Raducanu will be desperate to earn as many points as possible in the last event before the US Open.
Whatever happens, it promises to be an epic encounter between a woman who’s done it all and another who would love to follow in her footsteps.
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