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Mouratoglou: Serena's Weight Affected Her Tennis Performance

9/14/2025

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Patrick Mouratoglou addressed his disagreements with Serena Williams about her weight during their coaching tenure.
He highlighted that weight impacts tennis performance, especially post-pregnancy.
Mouratoglou pointed out that even slight weight increases can affect movement and raise injury risks.
Williams lost 31 pounds in eight months with GLP-1 medication.
She retired in 2022 to prioritize family and other pursuits after winning 23 Grand Slam titles.

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Patrick Mouratoglou addressed his disagreements with Serena Williams about her weight during their coaching tenure.
He highlighted that weight impacts tennis performance, especially post-pregnancy.
Mouratoglou pointed out that even slight weight increases can affect movement and raise injury risks.
Williams lost 31 pounds in eight months with GLP-1 medication.
She retired in 2022 to prioritize family and other pursuits after winning 23 Grand Slam titles.