"I will not return," Serena Williams puts an end to the rumor of a possible comeback on the WTA tour

Included in the ITIA anti-doping program list in recent weeks, Serena Williams confirmed that she would not resume professional competition despite the rumors.

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Adrien Guyot

le 02/12/2025 à 20h50

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In recent hours, the hypothesis of a Serena Williams comeback in 2026 had gained momentum. The American is listed on the ITIA anti-doping program lists, which suggested the former world number one's desire to return to the highest level.

But the main person concerned, aged 44, denied the information that emerged in recent hours with a simple tweet: 'I will not return. This fire is crazy,' wrote the American legend on her X account (formerly Twitter).

Serena's sister, Venus, still active

Serena Williams' post on the platform thus dashed the hopes of her fans to see her back on a court, she who played the last match of her brilliant career in September 2022, after her defeat to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open. Her older sister, Venus, is still active at 45 years old. In fact, she will begin her 2026 season in January at the Auckland tournament.