Novak Djokovic believes a return of the US tennis icon is possible. Serena Williams has not played a match on tour since the 2022 US Open.
Novak Djokovic is convinced that Serena Williams will return to the tennis tour. The 24-time Grand Slam winner said this on the sidelines of the Masters tournament in Indian Wells. “I think she’s coming back,” Djokovic said. “I don’t know. I haven’t spoken to her, but I suspect so. The feeling is that she’s coming back.”
Williams, a 23-time major winner, has not played a match since her exit from the 2022 US Open. The 44-year-old mother returned to the anti-doping testing pool in December and has been eligible to play again since then. Regarding a possible comeback, Williams said at the end of January: “It’s neither yes nor no. I don’t know, I’m just waiting.”
Djokovic praises Williams: “One of the greatest athletes of all time”
Djokovic reported a palpable sense of anticipation among the players. The Serbian also mentioned Wimbledon as a possible destination and speculated about possible doubles appearances with his sister Venus. The 45-year-old is competing in Indian Wells with a wild card in the singles.
“She could play doubles with Venus, which would be great, both for me and for the fans. She is one of the greatest athletes of all time,” said Djokovic, who will start his first tournament in Indian Wells on Saturday after losing the Australian Open final to Carlos Alcaraz.