Home / Arts and Entertainment / Serena Williams Dodges Tennis Return Questions
Serena Williams Dodges Tennis Return Questions
28 Jan
Summary
- Serena Williams humorously deflected questions about a potential tennis comeback.
- She re-entered the drug testing pool in December 2025, sparking speculation.
- Williams expressed her current focus on enjoying life and motherhood.
Serena Williams, a celebrated former World No. 1, humorously evaded questions about a potential return to professional tennis during a recent appearance on the "Today" show.
When pressed about re-entering the WTA's drug testing pool in December 2025, an action that ignited speculation among fans, Williams expressed exasperation, stating, "I mean, really? Are you asking this on the Today show? Oh my gosh." She continued to deflect, offering a chuckle and stating, "I'm just gonna see what happens," when asked if her response was a 'no,' though she insisted it was not a 'maybe.'
Williams, who stepped away from the sport in 2022 without a formal retirement, has previously shared her adjustment struggles to life post-athlete. She admitted in a November 2025 interview with Porter Magazine that retiring from a high-level, daily commitment has been difficult. However, she has found fulfillment in motherhood, raising daughters Olympia, 8, and Adira, 2, with husband Alexis Ohanian.
