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Novak Djokovic Hints at Serena Williams' Exciting Comeback

3/5/2026

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Novak Djokovic said Serena Williams could return to tennis and expressed excitement about a comeback at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
He noted Williams has cleared doping protocols and is now eligible to return.
He suggested Wimbledon could be her target and that she could pair with Venus Williams in doubles.
Williams has not played since the 2022 US Open.
Analysts say she may need warm-up matches before Wimbledon.

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Novak Djokovic said Serena Williams could return to tennis and expressed excitement about a comeback at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
He noted Williams has cleared doping protocols and is now eligible to return.
He suggested Wimbledon could be her target and that she could pair with Venus Williams in doubles.
Williams has not played since the 2022 US Open.
Analysts say she may need warm-up matches before Wimbledon.