"It wouldn't surprise me if she were suddenly back on the pitch" - Angelique Kerber on a possible comeback for Serena Williams

Former World No.1 Angelique Kerber recently revealed that she wouldn’t be surprised if Serena Williams calls off her retirement after bidding adieu to the sport back in September.

In an interview with Bild, Angelique Kerber talked about her tennis career and her new autobiography. When asked about Serena Williams’ comeback tease, Kerber stated that she wouldn’t be surprised if Serena makes a comeback given how well she played in the US Open. She further stated that retirement is likely the hardest decision in an athlete’s career and it is difficult to stop the passion.

"Good question! Everything is probably possible. But I can understand how difficult the decision is to stop your passion, with what you love," said Kerber. "That's not easy to replace and it's probably the hardest decision in an athlete's career, when you realize you can't get to the top level anymore, your body isn't coping as well and then the new generation comes along. Serena played well in New York.

"I don't know what's going on in her mind, but it wouldn't surprise me if she were suddenly back on the pitch."

During a recent interview, the 23-time Grand Slam Champion dropped a comeback hint, revealing that her chances of returning to the WTA Tour are very high.

"I am not retired," said Williams at a TechCrunch conference. "The chances (of a return) are very high. You can come to my house, I have a court."

She spoke about her comeback once again on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show. When asked about Tom Brady’s un-retirement and whether Serena would do the same, Serena replied that Tom Brady had started an amazing trend. However, the former World No. 1 refused to say anything further, keeping fans on their toes instead.

"Tom Brady started an amazing trend. That's what I want to say," added Williams.