Overview
- Speaking at Indian Wells, Novak Djokovic said "I think she's coming back" while acknowledging he has not spoken to Serena Williams.
- He identified Wimbledon as a potential stage for a return and suggested she could test the waters in doubles with Venus Williams.
- Serena regained eligibility late last month after re-entering the International Tennis Integrity Agency testing pool in the fall.
- She has not played since the 2022 US Open, when she said she was "evolving away from tennis," and she has not entered any tournaments.
- Practice video with Alycia Parks and remarks from former coach Rick Macci have fueled speculation, while Venus accepted a singles wild card into Indian Wells.