Overview
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency listed Williams as reinstated after six months in the testing pool, making her eligible to compete in late February, with outlets citing Feb. 22 or Feb. 23.
- Bounces first reported the ITIA listing, and the Associated Press noted that neither Williams’ agent nor the WTA provided comment on her next steps.
- Williams has not announced if, when or where she will return, with potential options discussed in coverage only as speculation, including Indian Wells, Miami and later Grand Slams.
- Former coach Rick Macci publicly predicted she could pair with Venus Williams in doubles and might accept a singles wildcard, framing his comments as expectation rather than confirmed plans.
- Veteran longevity remains a backdrop to the story, highlighted by Vera Zvonareva’s Qatar Open main-draw win at 41 and Venus Williams’ continued appearances on tour, including an ATX Open wildcard.