Tennis legend Seles wants Williams to return for 24th Grand Slam: "As a former player to me it’s just unbelievable"

While it is unknown whether Serena Williams will return to look at her 24th Grand Slam title once again, tennis legend Monica Seles is someone who wants to see the legendary American back on court aiming for the final goal.

While Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic chase their final pieces of their career, Williams hasn't played since Wimbledon last year and no return is yet in sight.

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“Selfishly, I really hope (Williams) comes back, I think it would be great to see her chase that record, kind of what we’re seeing with Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic,” Seles told Richard Osborn at Indian Wells.

“As a former player to me it’s just unbelievable, I would think it’s not possible and they still keep going, I think that’s a credit to the sport too, to make sure that the stars are staying longer in the sport, that whole longevity-recovery period.

“And then the younger players, it’s so exciting, it’s only a matter of time before they break through.”

“I think also the barriers Serena was able to break were so huge off the court for us women, that she was able to have a daughter and come back to the sport is just fantastic to see, that has trickled down to someone like Victoria Azarenka, to lower ranked players," she added.

“The women’s game is in a great place right now, even as a former player when I look at a draw I have no clue who’s going to win it – I think that’s the story here also, the players are so close in terms of the level.

“On any given day anybody can win the tournament, I think it’s great for the sport, it’s great for the upcoming players who want to be on the tour one day to see that variety, to say, ‘If she can do it, I can do it.” It’s great motivation for the players.”