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US Open: Serena Williams would 'love to play' in New York, says coach Patrick Mouratoglou

Serena Williams "would love to play" at the US Open, according to her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou.

Williams, 38, had an injury-strewn 2019 but recovered to reach the final of last year's tournament in New York.

The 2020 US Open is set to start on 31 August with strict restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"She's definitely come back to tennis to win Grand Slams, that's her goal," Mouratoglou told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme.

"For a player to be out of competition is extremely difficult.

"So the US Open will be a first opportunity to win one.