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Speculation about Serena Williams’ return to tennis has been building ever since she re-entered the drug testing pool late in 2025. The American stepped away from the game in 2022 after a remarkable career that included 23 Grand Slam titles.

Tennis News / HITC / January 31

Elena Rybakina breaks Serena Williams’ WTA record after Australian Open triumph

Elena Rybakina has claimed her second Grand Slam title, beating Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final. Rybakina was dominant throughout the tournament, losing just one set and serving consistently well in Melbourne.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 30

Is the Queen Returning to Court? Why Serena Williams Just Refused to Rule Out a Comeback

Just when the tennis world thought it had fully turned the page on its golden era, the greatest of all time decided to add a little suspense to the narrative.

Tennis News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Women's Australian Open winners' quiz

Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Women's singles French Open champions' quiz

Tennis News / HITC / January 29

Serena Williams’ ex-coach suggests how she’d get on if she played doubles with Venus now

Serena Williams continues to attract attention in the tennis world despite retiring from the sport in 2022. Williams called time on her glittering career as a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, having also lost 10 finals.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Aryna Sabalenka Reacts to Serena Williams Possibly Returning From Retirement

With 23 Grand Slam singles titles and more than six years spent at the top of the women’s tennis ranking, Serena Williams dominated the sport like few others.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 29

Serena Williams declines to shut down comeback rumors

Serena Williams is not ready to say she's returning to professional tennis. Or that she has played her final match. In an interview on "Today" on Wednesday, the 44-year-old icon would not commit either way.

Tennis News / HITC / January 29

Aryna Sabalenka reacts to Serena Williams comeback speculation

Aryna Sabalenka is continuing to build her legacy with another strong showing at the Australian Open. Sabalenka appeared in control throughout, handling Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

Serena Williams Steps In To Defend Coco Gauff: Why Passion in Sports Still Matters

Tennis has always been a game of razor-thin margins and high emotions. But when a legend like Williams speaks up about a controversial moment, the whole world tends to listen.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 29

Serena Williams refuses to rule out tennis comeback

Serena Williams refuses to rule out returning to professional tennis after recently filing the necessary paperwork.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

'Passion, caring, matters': Serena Williams backs Coco Gauff after Australian Open exit

Coco Gauff crashed out of the 2026 Australian Open in the quarterfinals after delivering one of the worst performances of her career, suffering a one-sided 6-1 6-2 defeat to Elina Svitolina.

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

Tennis News / HITC / January 27

Coco Gauff explains the Serena Williams lesson she took from Australian Open setback

Coco Gauff is out of the Australian Open after a surprising loss to Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals. Gauff smashed her racket right after the defeat at Rod Laver Arena, where Svitolina wrapped up the match in just 59 minutes.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 25

Coco Gauff, Iva Jovic runs at Australian Open will have fans flashing back to Venus and Serena Williams

Coco Gauff and Iva Jovic have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, and the two young stars have done something that have put them in the same category as Venus and Serena Williams.

Tennis News / HITC / January 25

Iva Jovic matches 28-year-old Venus Williams record with Australian Open quarter-final Berth

Iva Jovic’s remarkable run at the Australian Open continued with a dominant victory against Yulia Putintseva. The American teenager was on court for less than an hour as she dropped just one game against the Kazakhstani star.

Tennis News / HITC / January 22

Serena Williams’ former coach has noticed a change in Coco Gauff’s serve at the Australian Open

Coco Gauff has enjoyed a strong start to her 2026 Australian Open campaign. The American has yet to drop a set at the tournament, having secured comfortable victories over both Kamilla Rakhimova and Olga Danilovic.

Tennis News / HITC / January 21

Serena Williams’ former coach recalls his first impressions of Ben Shelton, ‘that was insane’

Ben Shelton is among the American stars searching for Australian Open success in Melbourne, and he has started off well. Shelton is the eighth seed at the Australian Open, where he was handed a very tricky draw in his attempts at a maiden Grand Slam title.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 18

Venus Williams makes brutally honest admission after historic Australian Open loss

Venus Williams’ return to the Australian Open ended in a first-round loss Sunday, but the seven-time major champion left Melbourne Park focused on progress rather than the result after making history in the women’s singles draw.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 13

What Venus Williams’ opponent said about beating her in historic matchup

A first-round loss by Venus Williams’ Tuesday in Australia carried noteworthiness beyond its outcome, as the match set a WTA age record. Williams, 45, fell 6-4, 6-3 to Germany’s Tatjana Maria, 38, in the first round of the Hobart International, a leadup event to the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Venus Williams Receives Australian Open Wild Card

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has accepted a wild card to play in the 2026 Australian Open, according to a Thursday announcement from the tournament’s social media.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Serena Williams Shuts Down Comeback Rumors

Tennis icon Serena Williams has submitted the required documents for a potential return to the sport, but later clarified that she is “not coming back” to tennis.

Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Serena Williams sparks comeback rumors with her latest move

Serena Williams sparked speculation about a potential tennis comeback with her latest move. Williams notified the International Tennis Integrity Agency that she is re-entering the International Registered Testing Pool, which is required for her to return to active play.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 2

Serena Williams, 44, takes step toward possible return

Former World No. 1 Serena Williams took a major step toward a potential return to professional tennis by recently re-entering the anti-doping testing pool, The Athletic reported Tuesday.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / October 10

Gauff surpasses Williams sisters feat with Wuhan victory

Coco Gauff surpasses Serena Williams, Venus Williams feat with Wuhan victory

Gauff grew up idolizing Serena Williams and Venus Williams and credited the legendary sisters for inspiring her journey after winning her first major title in 2023.

Aryna Sabalenka continues winning ways at Wuhan

Jessica Pegula completes impressive feat with Wuhan victory

The 'Women's singles French Open champions' quiz

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 2

'I was bad': Serena Williams shares early career insecurities in rare admission

Former world number one Serena Williams has opened up about insecurities she had in her early career. The 44-year-old is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of women’s tennis after having won as many as 23 Grand Slam titles in her career.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / September 27

Serena Williams’ Cotton Controversy: A Masterclass in Internet Drama

You’ve got to love the internet. One minute you’re scrolling through cat videos, and the next, you’re deep in a debate about the interior design choices of a tennis legend.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Serena Williams’ Husband Admits Despite Giving Her Advice They Keep It Church and State

Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and a successful venture capitalist, have built not only a family empire but also a financial one.