Serena Williams isn’t done, not even close, with her singles career. The legendary player told GMA on Monday that she feels like she absolutely *needs* to return to the court for at least one more singles match. Talk about a bombshell!
The Comeback That Keeps on Giving (and Taking)
Remember back in June when Serena shocked everyone, announcing her return to tennis after years away? We all wondered how long she’d stick around, if she’d try for one more Grand Slam run. Well, she got that chance at Wimbledon, but man, it ended in disappointment. She was knocked out in the first round by Maya Joint, and to make things worse, she picked up a knee injury in that match which even stopped her from playing doubles with Venus. Ouch. Fast forward to the 2026 U.S. Open, and she decided to pass on playing singles there, choosing to team up with her sister Venus for doubles instead. It looked like maybe that was it for singles.
“I Have To”: A Legend’s Drive Isn’t Extinguished
But hold up, because this is Serena Williams we’re talking about! Giving up entirely on singles? Not her style. Her comments Monday make it crystal clear: “I’ll probably play again. I have to. After some of those returns, I think I need to play.” Can you feel that fire? That’s the competitive spirit we’ve always known! She added, “I think I will. But this isn’t something permanent, obviously. I just really want my children to see me play at a different age.” So, it’s not just about the win; it’s about her kids witnessing their mom’s greatness on the court. After the Wimbledon loss and opting out of US Open singles, many questioned if she’d keep pushing. These new comments confirm she’s still hoping for one more miraculous run before she officially hangs up the racquet.
We’ll see Serena and Venus team up in doubles at the U.S. Open, but the real suspense is building for when, and where, we’ll get to see this icon chase that “miraculous run” in singles. You know we’ll be glued to the screen when she does!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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