Overview

• Patrick Mouratoglou said he urged Serena Williams to lose weight after childbirth and recalled “a few fights” over the topic.
• He argued that extra weight slowed her changes of direction and increased pressure on joints in a sport that rewards rapid movement.
• He emphasized that his comments were performance-focused rather than aesthetic, describing the issue as key to competing at the top level.
• He said he has no regrets but believes results would likely have improved had she been in her current physical condition earlier.
• Williams recently disclosed losing 31 pounds using a GLP-1 medication and is a paid spokesperson for Ro, which lists the loss over eight months.