Serena’s Statement to Zverev

Will we see a coaching career in Serena Williams' future?US Open finalist Alexander Zverev posted a video tribute to new coach David Ferrer prompting Serena to respond voicing her coaching aspirations.More: Damir Dzumhur Threatens to Sue Roland GarrosFormer Roland Garros finalist Ferrer wasn't in New York for Zverev's trip to his maiden major final, but has joined the seventh-ranked German for in Paris for his Roland Garros preparation."Grind season just around the corner," Zverev posted on Instagram alongside video highlights of himself and Ferrer. "So found just the right guy for it. Welcome [David Ferrer]."That promoted 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena to reply: "Nice but I was hoping I got the gig… next time."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Grind season just around the corner So found just the right guy for it Welcome @davidferrer1982

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Richard Pagliaro is Tennis Now Managing Editor. He is a graduate of New York University and has covered pro tennis for more than 35 years. Richard was tennis columnist for Gannett Newspapers in NY, served as Managing Editor for TennisWeek.com and worked as a writer/editor for Tennis.com. He has been TennisNow.com managing editor since 2010.