Overview

• Her comeback will be her first WTA match since she fell to Diana Shnaider in the opening round of the 2024 Miami Open.
• She is set to face 23-year-old World No. 34 Peyton Stearns in round one, highlighting a generational matchup.
• Williams reports feeling healthy after July 2024 fibroid removal surgery and ongoing management of Sjögren’s syndrome.
• She said her goals for the return are to believe in her process, take each match step by step and avoid putting too much pressure on outcomes.
• Williams noted that playing alongside her sister Serena would make the experience even more special, though Serena’s own comeback remains unconfirmed.