Coach Patrick Mouratoglou has disclosed what Serena Williams must do to win on clay.
“I think Serena can play very well on clay; she has to be very fit because the serve is not as efficient on clay, and you have to work much more to win the point; every rally is a fight.
But I feel if she’s ready and at 100% physically, then she can be very dangerous on clay as well.
The level is high, but I still believe that Serena can win any Major when she is at her best physically.
Serena was extremely disappointed after the Australian Open loss because she felt ready to win it; her level was high in Melbourne.
Serena felt it might be her chance, and she left Australia mighty disappointed about her performance against Osaka. Naomi played on a high level, and Serena couldn’t match that level.
It’s always difficult to take positive notes when you have a big disappointment, but I told her that her fitness was great and that we have to keep working like that.
There is a hurdle that we need to pass, but she’s been close so many times. You have to be as fit as possible, so that’s the plan.
Of course, there’s always a mental fight against pressure and yourself, which is part of what tennis is about,” Patrick Mouratoglou said.
