Overview
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed her placement on its Registered Testing Pool, stressing that listing reflects testing compliance rather than a competitive decision.
- Serena Williams publicly rejected comeback speculation, posting on X that she is “NOT coming back.”
- The 23-time major champion has not played since the 2022 US Open, after describing her departure as “evolving away” from the sport.
- Her name appeared in ITIA documents dated October 6, 2025, leading reporters to note April 2026 as the earliest possible eligibility date if reentry was intended for competition.
- Players and fans reacted across social media, with Magda Linette calling it “too bad” and joking that she had hoped to ask Williams for practice.