Serena Williams aims high: plans to play the entire American tour prior to the US Open

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The return of Serena Williams may have only just begun. After her comeback to competition ended prematurely at Wimbledon 2026 due to knee issues that even led her to withdraw from the doubles with her sister Venus, a report by Tennis365 states that the American intends to play the entire North American hardcourt swing, provided her recovery progresses positively.

As per the report, Serena's plan involves competing in singles at both the WTA 1000 in Canada and Cincinnati, before pursuing the main goal of the season: the US Open. Additionally, she is also looking to reunite with Venus Williams in the doubles draw at the New York Grand Slam, a dream that was shattered at Wimbledon due to the injury.

Serena Williams confident she will recover from her injured knee to play throughout before the US Open

The big question mark remains the state of her knee. The entire schedule hinges on the severity of the discomfort experienced during her loss to Maya Joint. If given medical clearance, the American plans to undergo a much more comprehensive preparation than before Wimbledon, where she arrived with little prior match practice.

The plan is as ambitious as it is exciting. At 44 years old, Serena showed glimpses of promise on the lawns of London despite the defeat, fueling hope that she can still compete at an acceptable level against much younger players if she can build up match rhythm.

Nevertheless, not everyone shares this optimism. Former tennis player Greg Rusedski believes that the hardcourt will pose an even greater challenge than grass, requiring superior mobility and a higher service precision. Nonetheless, he also acknowledged the tremendous achievement of her return, noting that very few legends would dare to take on such a challenge.

There is still no official confirmation from Serena's camp, but the likelihood of seeing her compete in the major tournaments of the American swing is gaining traction, with the US Open as the main focus of a comeback that continues to generate enormous excitement.

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