Tennis legend Serena Williams has not entirely ruled out a surprise return to the court, despite her recent re-entry into the sport's drug testing pool.
The 44-year-old former world number one last played professional tennis in 2022 and initially walked away from the sport after losing in the third round of the US Open. At the time, she described her departure as an "evolving away" from tennis rather than a full retirement.
Williams has repeatedly denied speculation about a potential comeback, dismissing it as "not a yes or no" when asked on The Today Show recently. She stated that she was focusing on enjoying her life and being a full-time mother to her two children, adding that filling out a form with occupation labeled "Housewife" had been amusing.
However, Williams' sister Venus, a seven-time major singles champion who returned to tennis at 45 in July, expressed enthusiasm for the possibility of Serena joining her back on tour. The sisters are joint record-holders for most Grand Slam doubles titles.
Serena initially left the sport after giving birth to her second child, Adira River Ohanian, in August 2023. Her decision to stop was largely driven by a desire for another child. During an interview with Vogue last year, she mentioned that she had aspirations of surpassing tennis great Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.
Williams has shown remarkable resilience and determination throughout her illustrious career, earning the respect of fans and fellow players alike.
The 44-year-old former world number one last played professional tennis in 2022 and initially walked away from the sport after losing in the third round of the US Open. At the time, she described her departure as an "evolving away" from tennis rather than a full retirement.
Williams has repeatedly denied speculation about a potential comeback, dismissing it as "not a yes or no" when asked on The Today Show recently. She stated that she was focusing on enjoying her life and being a full-time mother to her two children, adding that filling out a form with occupation labeled "Housewife" had been amusing.
However, Williams' sister Venus, a seven-time major singles champion who returned to tennis at 45 in July, expressed enthusiasm for the possibility of Serena joining her back on tour. The sisters are joint record-holders for most Grand Slam doubles titles.
Serena initially left the sport after giving birth to her second child, Adira River Ohanian, in August 2023. Her decision to stop was largely driven by a desire for another child. During an interview with Vogue last year, she mentioned that she had aspirations of surpassing tennis great Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.
Williams has shown remarkable resilience and determination throughout her illustrious career, earning the respect of fans and fellow players alike.
i remember when she won US Open in 2017 and everyone was like "serena will never retire" 
now she's talking about breaking Margaret Court's record what if she does? the thought of it gives me life 
tennis fans everywhere are holding on to hope that serena will make a comeback 
Serena is like a fine wine gettin older and still got game! I'm so down for another serve from the queen 
she's been outta the game for like 2 yrs now & Venus is already hype about her comin back to tour 
& I'm still holdin out hope she'll try 4 that 25th GS singles title record 
her comeback would be EVERYTHING!
I mean, she's already back in the drug testing pool, which is a big step for someone who's not sure if they're coming back. And her sister Venus is really pushing her to get back out there. Plus, Serena's always been known for pushing herself and striving for greatness. It's hard to imagine her giving up on that now. 
. It's not just about the tennis for Serena now though - being a mom and finding herself in life is super important too 
I think it's awesome that Serena's still got that fire in her belly 
! People say she's getting up there in age, but let's be real, 44 is still young for a tennis superstar 
Plus, her kids are probably getting too old to play with, so maybe it's time for Mama Serena to get back out there and show the world what she's made of 
. I mean, have you seen her serve? That woman can still dominate on the court! And with Venus pushing her to make a comeback, you never know what might happen 
Venus is literally being super supportive and I'm loving the sisterly love vibes 
. But honestly though I think Serena's been playing it cool for too long... I need to see some fire from her on court ASAP 
). The fact that Venus is encouraging her to join back on tour shows they've got a strong bond and understanding of each other's goals.
. But if she's genuinely passionate about it and can make the necessary adjustments, I say go for it! She'd be an incredible addition back on tour, and fans would love to see her compete again 
. But, if she does decide to lace up her kicks again, I'll be rooting for her all the way – tennis is in her blood 
. It's also about setting those priorities straight - what's truly important to us? Is it winning tennis tournaments or being an amazing mom? Serena's doing her own thing and making us all think about what we want out of life 
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. But honestly, if she does decide to come back, I'll be all over it! 
come on, sis can't even commit to her own life, let alone the sport 
... lets just enjoy the fact that both sisters are still rockin this tennis thing 
and let them live their best lives 
Serena is still got game lol, I mean who wouldn't wanna see her back on court at her age? She's been out for a bit but still got that fire in her belly