Ex-spelare tippar Serena Williams för OS-dubbel 2028 med Venus

I hypen, inklusive Novak Djokovics senaste stöd, förutspår före detta spelare Naomi Broady och Naomi Cavaday att Serena Williams kan återförenas med systern Venus för dubbel vid OS i Los Angeles 2028. Den 44-åriga 23-faldiga Grand Slam-singelmästaren blev spelberättigad efter att ha återgått in i tennisens antidopingprogram sent 2025.

Serena Williams återinträdde i antidopingpoolen sent 2025, återfick spelberättigande den 22 februari 2026 och har tränat intensivt inför en återkomst på WTA Tour. Building on speculation from Djokovic at Indian Wells—who anticipated her comeback and a possible doubles stint with Venus—Naomi Broady suggested the sisters target the 2028 LA Olympics on home soil. „I think the idea is to play doubles at the Olympics,“ Broady told Sky Sports. „It will be at home in LA.“ The pair have 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, and Broady called Olympic gold a potential „fairytale ending.“ Naomi Cavaday echoed the hype to Tennis365: „It will be quite a spectacle.“ She expects Williams to rapidly reach top-10 level despite her age and hiatus, contending for Slams and overpowering non-elite foes like Aryna Sabalenka or Elena Rybakina. „I think her level walks to top 10.“ No comeback date is confirmed, but Wimbledon this summer is tipped. Cavaday noted Williams' fiercer drive versus Venus' more recreational approach.

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Following her February eligibility reinstatement, Novak Djokovic voiced confidence in Serena Williams' return to professional tennis during an Indian Wells Masters press conference. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion's potential comeback has generated excitement among players, with Djokovic speculating on doubles with sister Venus.

Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has completed the required anti-doping protocols and is now eligible to compete on the WTA Tour starting February 22, 2026. The 44-year-old retired player has not confirmed a comeback but has practiced recently and softened her previous denials. Speculation grows about potential appearances at upcoming tournaments like Indian Wells and Miami.

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Serena Williams has been officially reinstated to compete in professional tennis as of February 22, 2026, after completing required testing protocols. Her former coach, Rick Macci, is certain she will return soon, potentially at the Indian Wells Open or Miami Open in March. The 23-time Grand Slam champion retired in 2022 but has been training actively.

Serena Williams has been hitting balls regularly with Jesse Levine, once a practice partner of Roger Federer, at a private club north of Miami. The sessions, described as casual and family-oriented, have reignited speculation about a possible tennis comeback. However, Williams recently emphasized her family priorities on social media.

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Second seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani defeated I. Neel and P. Stearns 6-4, 6-2 in the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open 2026 in Indian Wells, advancing deeper into the WTA 1000 doubles draw following their recent Dubai Championships final appearance.

The 2026 BNP Paribas Open advances to its main draw on Friday, March 6, with top seeds like Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Mboko taking the court for the first time. Sabalenka returns after the Australian Open final, while Mboko makes her debut as a Top 10 player. Coco Gauff also begins her campaign amid a packed schedule of WTA and ATP matches.

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Gabriela Dabrowski and her partner reached the women's doubles quarterfinals at the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open with a straight-sets victory. Victoria Mboko and her teammate also advanced after a three-set win. In men's doubles, Montreal's Gabriel Diallo was eliminated early.

 

 

 

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