"Serena is in very good shape, I think she would dominate on the circuit"
Alycia Parks, number 85 in the WTA ranking, acknowledges having trained with Serena and warns of a possible return to the American's circuit.
The 2026 women's tennis season already has one of its hottest topics: the possibility of a comeback from Serena Williams to the professional circuit. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, retired since 2022, has once again captured all the attention following a series of signals that some interpret as the prelude to a reappearance. Amidst this wave of speculation, Alycia Parks, ranked 85th in the world, not only revealed that she recently trained with the American legend but also stated that Serena "is in great shape" and that "if she decides to return, she would dominate the tour."
Parks, who qualified for the main draw of the WTA 1000 Doha after coming through the qualifiers, spoke with Tennis Majors from Qatar and recalled her training with Serena: "I trained with her last Monday... she is a great mentor and has helped me a lot, especially in training." This closeness led Parks to reflect on the physical condition of the former world number 1: "She is in great shape. So, I believe she would dominate the tour."
Clues about the possible comeback
Although she does not have internal information about Serena's possible return, Parks added that if the 44-year-old American decides to make a comeback, she would be more than capable of competing at the highest level. The possibility of seeing Serena compete professionally again is gaining more traction: her name appeared on the ITIA’s anti-doping system, a mandatory requirement to be able to play again, which implies undergoing regular controls for at least six months before competing. Although Serena herself vehemently denied her return on social media.
The former world number 1 has not played an official match since her defeat to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open 2022, but she never uttered the word "retirement," leaving open that possibility that fans and rivals are watching closely.
"It would be fun to see her on the tour again"
Other figures from the circuit —including her sister Venus Williams, who continues to compete at 45 years old, have hinted that they would love to share the court with Serena again. Even the current world number 1, Aryna Sabalenka, spoke out during the Australian Open about the possible return. "If she wants to come back, it’s her decision. It would be fun to see her on the tour again," stated the Belarusian.
For now, everything remains mere speculation. There is no official confirmation from Serena Williams or specific dates for a potential return, and the player herself has maintained an air of mystery about her intentions. The only thing clear is that the WTA circuit has found a new soap opera that keeps players, media, and fans attentive to any clues.
This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Serena está en muy buena forma, creo que arrasaría en el circuito"