Will Serena Williams return to court? What comeback will mean to tennis

Serena Willims recently teased her fans about her return to the tennis court.

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In an interview, she said she is “not retired” from the sport and that she “never liked the word retirement.”

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“I’m not retired… The chances are very high [of playing again]. You come to my house, I’ve got a court," the 41-year-old sensation said.

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In a brief comeback last year, the 23-time grand slam champion completed in singles at Wimbledon and other championships.

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Meanwhile, Williams said she would be spending more time with her family and pursuing her business interests.

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Williams is considered to be the greatest tennis star of all time.

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Meanwhile, any return to action would require her at least 6 months of availability for out-of-competition anti-doping tests.

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The world champion professional tennis player has a net worth of $250 million in 2022.

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