Serena Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, has always left the door open for a potential comeback to the WTA Tour, and her recent social media posts have confirmed that tennis remains a significant part of her life. In a tweet, Williams expressed her yearning to play, admitting that she thinks about it every day, even more than training for over 8 hours a day, and this has led to many fans speculating about the possibility of her return to the sport.
Despite her age and recent retirement, a potential comeback by Williams would be a significant boost for the WTA Tour, which currently lacks a charismatic leader like her. However, any potential return would require Williams to regain her physical and mental fitness, particularly in order to compete with the younger players on the Tour.
While Williams has the ability to beat players of all ages and on all surfaces, she needs to be the same player she was up to the 2017 Australian Open, when she was able to dominate her opponents. Since then, she has faced several setbacks, including injuries and the COVID-19 pandemic, which may make a full comeback a difficult challenge.
Williams officially announced her retirement during the 2022 US Open, where she put on a great show, winning two matches against high-ranked opponents before ultimately being defeated in the third round. Throughout her career, Williams won 23 Grand Slam titles and made history in the sport of tennis, earning her a special place in the hearts of fans and the wider public.
Her recent tweets remind everyone of the indelible memories that tennis has left in her mind, making it clear that her love for the sport will never be forgotten or set aside so easily.