Serena Williams Fuels Comeback Speculation, Then Denies It 🎾

• Serena Williams has filed necessary paperwork for a return to professional tennis, re-entering the drug testing pool. • However, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, who retired after the 2022 US Open, swiftly denied any comeback, stating on social media: “I’m NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy”. • The International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed Williams, 44, is back on the list of players registered for the drug testing pool, with her name appearing on the most recent document published on October 6. • The reason for her re-entry into the testing pool while denying a return remains a mystery, as joining the list invites visits from doping officials and requires players to disclose their whereabouts for one hour daily. • Retired players must be in the testing pool for six months before being eligible to compete professionally again. A potential return would be possible from April, if her re-entry was effective from October 6.