Serena Williams Eligible for Tennis Return, Comeback Uncertain
Posted : 10 February 2026
Serena Williams has been cleared by the sport’s anti-doping body (ITIA) to return to tennis from February 22, though it remains unclear if she will rejoin the women’s tour.
The 44-year-old sparked speculation last year by re-entering the anti-doping testing pool and recently deflected questions about a potential comeback on NBC’s "Today" show.
Williams has not competed since the 2022 US Open, with her last Grand Slam singles title coming in 2017.