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Serena Williams Reinstated by ITIA, Eligible to Compete From Feb. 22

The administrative move follows her six‑month anti‑doping testing window, leaving her competitive plans unconfirmed.

Overview

  • ITIA removed Williams from its retired list on Feb. 22, confirming she satisfied the six‑month testing requirement for eligibility.
  • She denied a comeback in December, then told Today she did not know what would happen when asked about returning.
  • Recent court activity includes a serving video, a practice session with Alycia Parks, and a social post teasing a “Serena summer.”
  • Analysts and players speculate about possible entries such as Indian Wells or Miami and suggest doubles as a potential pathway, though no return has been announced.
  • Maria Sharapova jokingly floated Wimbledon in a comment that Williams downplayed, as Venus Williams holds an Indian Wells wildcard and plans doubles with Leylah Fernandez.