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Serena Williams, the legendary tennis player with 23 major singles titles, is preparing for a potential return to professional tennis in 2026 after applying for reinstatement and rejoining the testing pool, despite her recent tweet denying plans to come back. Her return could impact her Hall of Fame induction and is linked to her recent activities, including her use of weight loss drugs, which are under monitoring by WADA.
Venus Williams, at 45, made a spirited return to the US Open, pushing top-seeded players despite health challenges and aging, demonstrating her enduring passion and resilience in professional tennis.
Venus Williams announced her engagement to actor and former model Andrea Preti during a post-match interview at the DC Open, where she also celebrated her victory, marking her as the oldest player to win a tour-level singles match since 2004. Preti has been a supportive presence in her comeback to professional tennis, encouraging her to continue playing despite challenges.
Venus Williams is returning to tennis at the DC Open after over a year, expressing hope that her sister Serena might also come out of retirement, highlighting Serena's still-impressive skills and their close bond, while Serena last played in 2022 and remains inactive on the tour.
Amanda Anisimova, a 23-year-old American tennis player, has made a remarkable comeback to reach her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon after taking a two-year break for mental health reasons. Once a prodigy with a promising career, she faced stress, homesickness, and personal loss, which led her to step back from the sport. Returning stronger, she has now won six straight matches at Wimbledon, including a victory over the top-ranked player, and is set to compete in the final against Iga Swiatek, potentially becoming the first U.S. woman to win Wimbledon since 2016.