Overview
- Williams re-entered the ITIA International Registered Testing Pool, a procedural step that fueled fresh speculation about a comeback.
- She publicly denied any return on X, writing, “I’m NOT coming back,” after reports of her testing-pool status circulated.
- Former coach Patrick Mouratoglou said the move may simply give her the option and noted she looks in strong shape but still has a long way to go.
- Venus Williams said a reunion seems unlikely because Serena “doesn’t practice,” underscoring doubts about a near-term return.
- Ex-world No. 5 Anna Chakvetadze said Williams could compete in individual matches, though sustaining form over a full Grand Slam would be a tougher test, and the ITIA requires daily whereabouts and six months of testing before any sanctioned event.