Serena Williams eyes singles return in 2027 following US Open doubles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Serena Williams is currently competing in the women’s doubles event at the U.S. Open alongside her sister, Venus Williams, as part of her preparation for a return to professional singles competition. While the 44-year-old has confirmed plans to play singles again to allow her children to see her compete, she indicated that a return to the tour is not imminent for the remainder of the 2026 season. Caroline Wozniacki noted that Serena Williams is focusing on match fitness and recovery following a knee injury that hampered her earlier this summer at Wimbledon. The 23-time Grand Slam champion previously returned from a four-year hiatus to play singles at Wimbledon, where she fell to Maya Joint in the first round. A potential singles comeback is projected for the 2027 Australian Open in January, contingent on her achieving full physical health.
- •Serena Williams is playing doubles with Venus Williams at the 2026 U.S. Open.
- •The 44-year-old plans to return to professional singles play in 2027.
- •A knee injury has sidelined Serena Williams from singles competition since Wimbledon this summer.
- •Caroline Wozniacki suggests a full recovery is necessary before resuming a singles schedule.
- •Serena Williams is aiming for a potential return to Grand Slam singles at the Australian Open.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams Aiming To ‘Get Herself Fully Ready’ For Singles In 2027
"Serena Williams is using the women’s doubles event at the U.S. Open with her sister Venus in part to prepare herself to return to the singles court in 2027.
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