"I would love for her to come back": Billie Jean King fuels the debate on Serena Williams' possible comeback
Serena Williams is making headlines again, and tennis legends, from Roddick to Billie Jean King, see only one thing: the hope for one final flourish.
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Serena Williams back in 2026? The question has been stirring the tennis world since the American champion rejoined the ITIA (International Tennis Integrity Agency) anti-doping lists last week.
Even though she denied any intention to play again, many voices on the circuit still hope to convince her to perform one last dance.
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"I would love for her to come back"
After Andy Roddick, it's the legend Billie Jean King who spoke on the subject, expressing her wish to see Serena Williams in action again:
"If she enjoys playing, why not? Her future is already secure. She doesn't need money and she's having fun. Personally, I would love for her to come back."
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