INDIAN WELLS, California – The tennis world is eagerly awaiting Serena Williams’ possible return to the courts. Novak Djokovic, one of the biggest names in the sport, has expressed his enthusiasm about it.
Djokovic Anticipates Williams’ Return
During a press conference at the BNP Paribas Open, Djokovic was asked about Williams’ situation, who has complied with anti-doping protocols, paving the way for a possible return.Djokovic suggested that Wimbledon, a tournament in which both tennis players have triumphed on seven occasions, would be an ideal place for their comeback. In addition, he speculated on the possibility of Williams participating in one or two doubles tournaments alongside her sister Venus. The 38-year-old Serbian tennis player added that Serena is one of the greatest athletes of all time and that her return would be great news for tennis. Williams retired from tennis after the 2022 US Open to dedicate herself to her family, welcoming her second child the following year. In recent years, she has been seen supporting her sister Venus, who continues to compete professionally. Venus, for her part, has expressed her desire for Serena to play again. Serena Williams rejoined the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) testing pool in the fall, which involves providing her location at any time and undergoing random testing for six months before being officially reinstated. Although she initially denied her return, her answers have recently become more ambiguous. Recently, Alycia Parks shared a video training with Williams, which has further fueled speculation. Williams was officially readmitted at the end of last month. Although she has not provided more information about when or if she will play again, the expectation among tennis fans, including Djokovic, is palpable.“I think she’s going to come back,” Djokovic affirmed. “I don’t know. I haven’t spoken to her, but I think the general feeling is that she’s going to come back. Where and how, singles, doubles, we don’t know, and if I were in her place, I would also hide it.
Novak Djokovic
