We might’ve just gotten our biggest hint yet that Serena Williams isn’t quite done with tennis.
Back in 2022, after her last official WTA match at the US Open, Serena didn’t say she was retiring - not exactly. Instead, she said she was “evolving away from tennis,” a carefully chosen phrase that left the door cracked open. Now, it looks like she might be evolving right back.
According to a recent report, Williams has taken a significant step toward a possible return to professional tennis: she’s rejoined the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s anti-doping testing pool. That’s not a casual move.
It’s a formal requirement for any player who wants to compete again on the pro tour. And it’s not just about passing a drug test or two - it means she’s now subject to random testing and must comply with the “whereabouts” rule, which mandates players share their location for potential testing at any time.
The key detail here? There’s a six-month waiting period from the time a player enters the testing pool to when they’re eligible to play in sanctioned events again. So if Serena’s name is back on that list, the clock is officially ticking.
This doesn’t guarantee a comeback - not yet. But for someone of Serena’s stature, this kind of move doesn’t happen by accident.
It signals intent. It signals preparation.
And it might just signal one of the most anticipated returns in tennis history.
Serena Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, a player who redefined the sport with her power, precision, and presence. If she’s gearing up for another run, even at 44, it’s going to shake up the tennis world in a big way.
Because when Serena steps back on the court - whether it’s for one match or one more season - it’s never just another storyline. It’s an event.
We’ll be watching. The sport will be watching. And if this is the first step toward something bigger, tennis just got a lot more interesting.