Serena Williams eyes singles return in 2027 following US Open doubles

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.

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