The 23-time Grand Slam champion’s name was confirmed to be back on the list of players registered for the drug testing pool by the ITIA. Understandably, that lit up talk of a possible comeback after she hung up her racket in 2022. The internet went into overdrive. But Serena Williams shut down the frenzy quickly, tweeting, “I’m NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy.” That post cooled the rumor mill. Or so it seemed.

On December 11, the American legend fired up social media again with another cryptic tweet: “Feeling strongly about claiming my mojo back.”

Could she be hinting at what she just denied not long ago? Fans can’t help but wonder.

For over two decades, everyone knew what Serena’s “mojo” meant. Tennis, of course. She was one of the sport’s most dominant forces, with 23 Grand Slam singles titles, 14 women’s doubles, and two mixed doubles among a staggering 39 major crowns. A record-shattering career that included 73 WTA singles titles, multiple year-end championships, and four Olympic gold medals.

Her serve was thunderous. Her mindset – fearless.

Serena not only set the Open Era record for major singles trophies but also redefined what it meant to succeed in women’s sport.

When the ITIA list dropped, and talk of a Serena Williams comeback exploded online, the tennis world went wild. Whispers turned into headlines, and soon, everyone had an opinion. Among those weighing in was Patrick Mouratoglou, the coach who guided Serena to ten of her Grand Slam singles titles.

Speaking to Express, he admitted the buzz might be “exaggerated” but hinted there’s some truth behind it.

“Maybe this is something that crossed her mind because she’s in super shape, as everybody saw. She looks like she’s back to being a top athlete after being a mother,” Mouratoglou shared.

Even Venus Williams couldn’t avoid the inevitable Serena questions.

Not too long ago, at the Charlotte Invitational, reporters asked about a possible doubles reunion in 2026. Venus smiled but didn’t feed the fantasy.

“Hey, I can only speak for myself, and all I know is I can’t get her on the court. She doesn’t practice, so it seems very unlikely,” she said.

But amid the frenzy of hopeful talk and bold predictions, one legend offered her own take on the possible return of the former World No. 1.

Billie Jean King speaks highly of Serena Williams amidst comeback rumors

The former World No. 1, who founded the WTA back in 1973, recently shared her thoughts on Serena Williams possibly returning to the court.

Speaking to Sky Sports, King mentioned, “I think she wants to try to play again. But I think she’s also very bright and very smart that she knows she’s not going to be No. 1 again.”

Sure, Serena Williams has shattered records and dominated like no one else, but making a comeback wouldn’t be easy.

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Her last title came at the 2020 ASB Classic in Auckland, and her most recent Grand Slam triumph was the 2017 Australian Open. It’s been three years since she hung up her racket, and rejoining that fierce competition after such a long break is no small task. Still, King doesn’t think it’s just about trophies anymore.

“But if you love to play,” she added, “why not? I mean, she’s all set in life. She doesn’t need it financially, and she enjoys it. I met her when she was six and Venus was seven at a tennis clinic we gave in Long Beach, California. They came with their dad, Richard. It was an amazing day. I’ll never forget it.”

Serena’s tennis story started when she was just three, swinging away on cracked public courts in Compton under the careful watch of her father, Richard Williams. From junior tournaments in California to the world’s biggest arenas, she turned those early dreams into one of the greatest careers the sport has ever seen. Even in retirement, tennis has remained part of her heartbeat.

As King put it, “Personally, I would love it [if Williams came back].”

Now, all that’s left is to wait for Serena Williams to speak up on whether she is returning or not!