Tennis legend Serena Williams has reignited intense speculation about a potential return to professional tennis, refusing to confirm or deny the possibility during a television interview. The 44-year-old, 23-time Grand Slam champion last competed at the 2022 US Open but re-entered the anti-doping testing pool in December 2025, a mandatory step for any comeback.
Appearing on NBC’s “Today” show on Wednesday, Williams was pressed about her future in the sport. “I’m just having fun and enjoying my life right now,” she initially said. When asked for a definitive yes or no, she replied, “That’s not a yes or a no. I don’t know, I’m just going to see what happens.”
When questioned specifically about re-entering the drug-testing program, Williams playfully deflected, stating, “Did I re-enter? I didn’t know if I was out. Listen, I can’t discuss this.”
Her ambiguous comments have been interpreted by experts as a strong hint. Former world number one and commentator Jim Courier noted the significance of her being in the testing pool. “No person that doesn’t have intentions to play professional tennis is going to put themselves in that list,” Courier stated during the Australian Open broadcast.
Williams’ sister, Venus, recently returned to the tour at age 45, adding fuel to the speculation. Serena’s potential return, whether in singles, doubles, or mixed doubles, would be one of the most sensational stories in modern sports.
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