⚡️ *Serena Williams Drops A BOMBSHELL: “I’m NOT retired!” – The tennis world ERUPTS as the GOAT teases a jaw‑dropping return! 🎾💥 Click now to find out when she might step back onto the court!

Serena Williams, the 23‑time Grand Slam champion who hung up her racket after the 2022 US Open, sent shockwaves through the sport when she told a San Francisco crowd, “I am not retired.” She went on to say the chances of a comeback are “very high” and even joked that fans could “come to my house and [see] I have a court” . The comment came during a promotional event for her venture‑capital firm, Serena Ventures, and instantly set social media ablaze.

The reaction was immediate.

Novak Djokovic, who’s already hinting at a 2026 showdown, tweeted a playful challenge: “She never refuses… I challenge Serena: come back on the tour next year” .

Fellow players, former coaches, and fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with memes, emojis, and prayers, turning the moment into a full‑blown cultural event. Even longtime coach Rick Macci weighed in, predicting a possible doubles reunion with sister Venus at the upcoming US Open .

Why does this matter? After a three‑year “evolution” away from the sport—filled with family life, business ventures, and a growing presence in the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s testing pool—Serena hinted that the fire is still burning. In a recent interview she admitted she still misses the grind, saying “Not as much as this time last year… it’s still a little difficult” .

The combination of her competitive spirit, a supportive husband in Alexis Ohanian, and a clear love for the game suggests that if she does return, it won’t be a fleeting publicity stunt but a serious bid to add another chapter to her legendary career.

What could a comeback look like? The ITIA requires players to be in the Registered Testing Pool for at least six months before competing in sanctioned events, which would place a potential return sometime in 2026 or 2027 .

Some speculate she might aim for the 2026 Australian Open or even partner with Venus for a doubles run at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Others wonder if she’ll simply enjoy a few exhibition matches, soaking up the buzz without the pressure of a full‑season campaign.

The buzz is undeniable, and the tennis world is holding its breath. Will we see the GOAT back in a Grand Slam draw, or will this be a nostalgic tease that fades into another chapter of her ever‑evolving story?