Tennis World Reacts to Serena Williams’ ITIA Decision

Описание: Serena Williams and the Comeback Question That Won’t Go Away
In December 2025, Serena Williams once again found herself at the center of tennis world speculation after her name reappeared in the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) anti-doping testing pool. The development immediately ignited rumors of a potential comeback, despite the 23-time Grand Slam champion repeatedly stating she has no plans to return.
The ITIA later confirmed that Williams personally requested reinstatement into the testing pool. While the move allows eligibility for future competition, officials emphasized that it does not automatically signal a return to professional tennis.
Williams quickly addressed the chatter on social media, making her stance clear: she is “not coming back” to the WTA Tour. Still, her decision to re-enter the testing system raised eyebrows across the sport.
Former world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport weighed in on the situation during a Tennis Channel discussion, stressing how demanding the anti-doping program can be. Players are required to provide daily whereabouts information and remain available for surprise testing, often early in the morning. According to Davenport, this level of commitment is unlikely unless a player is seriously considering a return.
Danielle Collins echoed those sentiments, admitting she finds it hard to believe Williams would rejoin the testing pool without intent. While uncertain, Collins also expressed hope that fans might one day see Serena back on court—perhaps even in doubles.
Adding fuel to the debate, former top-10 doubles player Ellen Perez questioned Serena’s public denials. Perez highlighted the physical and mental toll of anti-doping protocols and suggested that Venus Williams’ recent return to competition may have influenced Serena’s thinking.
Serena Williams retired in 2022 after the US Open, closing one of the greatest careers in sports history. Whether her latest move signals unfinished business or is simply procedural remains unclear. For now, the speculation continues—and the tennis world is watching closely.
👀 Is Serena Williams really done with tennis… or is something brewing?
In December 2025, Serena Williams shocked the tennis world after re-entering the ITIA anti-doping testing pool—instantly sparking comeback rumors 🔥 Despite publicly stating she’s not returning, fellow pros like Danielle Collins and legends like Lindsay Davenport aren’t fully convinced.
🎾 In this video, we break down: ✔️ Why Serena rejoined the ITIA testing pool
✔️ What the move really means for a comeback
✔️ Reactions from Danielle Collins, Lindsay Davenport & Ellen Perez
✔️ How Venus Williams’ return may factor in
✔️ Whether a 2026 Serena comeback is realistic
Serena retired in 2022—but legends never truly leave quietly. Could tennis be gearing up for one last chapter? 👑
💬 Do YOU think Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis? Let us know in the comments!
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