Serena Williams has put in a request for a doubles wild card to partner with 19-year-old Canadian player Victoria Mboko at Queen’s Club in a week and a half. This potential return would mark Williams’ comeback to the tennis scene after a four-year hiatus following her impressive tally of 23 Grand Slam victories.
Having re-entered the anti-doping testing program last August, the 44-year-old has completed the mandatory six-month period, making her eligible to participate in upcoming tournaments. Reports indicate that she has applied for a wild card entry into the pre-Wimbledon event.
Although Serena’s current plans do not include singles matches, former tennis star Andy Roddick believes she will eventually make her way back to Wimbledon for singles competition. Roddick suggests that Wimbledon presents the best opportunity for Williams to recapture her former glory.
During a recent podcast episode, Roddick expressed his thoughts, stating, “I believe when you re-enter the doping protocols… you’re contemplating a return or at least seriously considering it.” He emphasized Williams’ physical condition and speculated that her best chance for a successful comeback lies in the grass courts of Wimbledon.
Roddick further speculated that Serena is likely to participate in singles matches rather than just doubles, with a possibility of teaming up with her sister Venus for a final run at an event like the US Open. He emphasized the importance of not skipping Wimbledon this year for Serena if she intends to make a singles comeback.
After an emotional farewell at the US Open in 2022, Serena Williams shared her struggles with stepping away from professional tennis. In a piece written for Vogue, she expressed the difficulty of facing the end of her career while acknowledging her readiness for new ventures in her life, including her business endeavors and family expansion.
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