Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Serena Williams Denies Tennis Comeback
Serena Williams, a famous tennis player, said she is not coming back to play tennis professionally.
People thought she might return because she signed up for drug testing, which is a step players take before coming back.
Serena is 44 years old and last played in 2022.
She said she is not returning, and her fans and the tennis world will miss her.
She also mentioned that she is evolving away from tennis and doesn't like to use the word 'retire.'
Some fans still hope she might return in the future, but she has made it clear that she is not coming back.
Serena Williams clarified on social media that she is not returning to professional tennis.
She had registered with the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for drug testing, which sparked speculation about a potential return.
Williams last competed at the 2022 U.S. Open and described her departure as 'evolving' rather than retiring.
Her sister, Venus Williams, returned to competition in July 2024 at age 45.
The U.S. Tennis Association expressed enthusiasm for a potential return but respects her decision.
- Who
- Serena Williams
- What
- Denied rumors of a return to professional tennis
- When
- December 2, 2025
- Where
- Social media (X/Twitter)
- Why
- To clarify speculation about her potential return
- Age
- 44
- Last Competition
- 2022 U.S. Open
- Grand Slam Titles
- 23
- Drug-Testing Body
- International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA)
- Sister's Return
- Venus Williams returned in July 2024
- Social Media Clarification
- 10-word post on X (Twitter)
- Testing Pool Requirement
- 6 months of availability for testing
