Serena Williams quietly re-enters drug-testing pool in step toward possible 2026 return
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- Serena Williams has re-entered the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s (ITIA) drug-testing pool for the first time since 2022, a procedural step necessary for any player considering a competitive return. This follows her absence from official matches since her third-round exit at the US Open over three years ago.
- While Williams has stated that this move does not indicate an imminent comeback, it suggests she is keeping her options open for a potential return to competitive tennis, possibly eyeing a participation in events as early as 2026.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
