Serena Williams sent shockwaves through the tennis world by dropping a major hint about her return to the sport.
The American icon re-joined the anti-doping pool earlier this month, which had many fans speculating about a return to tennis following her retirement in 2022.
Williams’ coach shared his thoughts on the return and many predicted what it might look like in the 2026 season.
Rusedski has joined the discussion by predicting which tournaments the 23-time Grand Slam champion might play in 2026.
Greg Rusedski predicts Serena Williams for Wimbledon or the US Open
In his brand-new podcast, Off Court with Greg (via Tennis 365), the former British number one said he thought Williams would return at a Grand Slam.
Rusedski explained: “For me, I think she might play some doubles with Venus. If Venus is hanging up the rackets, I think she has gone on the (doping) list to sign off with Venus, which started the Williams sisters’ story.
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“What an amazing story. I think it’s the greatest story ever. You look at the Dad, and they have made a movie out of this, King Richard. He said I don’t have one Michael Jordan, I have two Michael Jordans.
“What Serena and Venus did coming from Compton is incredible, so I think she has put herself on the map and will play doubles with Venus.
“It could be Wimbledon, it could be the US Open, and boy, would I love to see that. I hope I’m there to see that in person if it happens.”
Williams has played down reports following the anti-doping field news, by taking to social media to say that she is ‘not’ returning to tennis.
What Serena Williams said about Venus Williams after her last match
It would make sense for Serena to come out of retirement to honour her sister, as that’s exactly what she did following her final match.
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After Williams lost to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the 2022 US Open, the American star made sure to mention her sister.
The American declared: “I wouldn’t be Serena if there wasn’t Venus, so thank you Venus. It’s been a fun ride.”
A return of the Williams sisters in 2026 would be the perfect way to cap off the iconic sisters’ story in tennis.
