When it comes to tennis, Serena Williams is a name that needs no introduction. From winning 22 grand slams to multiple other titles, she ruled the tennis court for years. While her on-court pursuits were widely known, her off-court ventures are also noteworthy. However, back in 2022, she shocked the tennis world after announcing her retirement from the sport.

But even after announcing her retirement almost 2 years ago, she has, on multiple instances hinted at a potential comeback to the game. The same thing happened recently as well when she suggested that she is thinking of hitting the balls again. That being said, what are the other instances when Serena Williams has hinted about a potential comeback after retirement? Let’s find out!

Multiple instances when Serena Williams has teased her retirement from tennis

Over the years, there have been notable instances when the 22-time grand slam winner has teased her fans about her retirement from the sport. Not once, not twice, but multiple times.

Serena Williams talks about hitting some balls once again

In a recent tweet shared by the 22-time grand slam winner, she suggested that she would love to hit some balls again. However, nothing further about this has been revealed by her. This has sent her fans wondering if she is looking to make her comeback again. “I’m ready to hit some balls again,” said the American legend as she sent out a cryptic tweet.

While nothing much about this is known to the world, her fans would be waiting to see if she is really making her comeback or not. But, at 42, the chances of that being possible are next to impossible. However, she’s Serena! Anything is possible.

Serena Williams or Avatar, hard to tell

Back in February this year, Serena Williams, in association with Netflix came up with yet another banger to inspire all her fans. With the movie Avatar: The Last Airbender was supposed to be released on Netflix on 22nd of February, Serena Williams, teased her fans with much more anticipation of the film as she took over the Avatar state.

In the advertisement, Serena Williams who seen heading onto the tennis court. As she took her stance to serve, her superpowers activated and her serve caused a huge hole in the net. While this built an interest in the movie, it also brought a potential hint at her comeback return.

Nostalgia hits Serena as she talks about her gym playlist

Despite being out of the court, Serena Williams is a big health and fitness freak. However, this can sometimes hit her back as well. Back in December last year, she took to Twitter to suggest that she was in the gym while listening to her tennis pre-match playlist. This got her extra pumped. “I’m working out to my tennis pre-match playlist… aiiiii I get so pumped. Too much nostalgia,” said Serena Williams in her tweet.

Thus, Serena Williams, who manages to keep a check on her health and fitness despite being off the tennis court teased her fans about nostalgia hitting her after being out of the tennis court after hearing her favorite playlist. However, this is not it, there have been other instances as well that support the same.

Serena’s heartfelt message to BFF Caroline Wozniacki shares how much she loves tennis

Serena Williams, after announcing her retirement back in 2022 at the US Open managed to enjoy the same energy just a year later like she did all those years later, courtesy to her BFF Caroline Wozniacki. The Danish sensation, who made her way into the tournament further after defeating Jennifer Brady got Serena Williams off her seat.

Reacting to the win, she posted a story with the caption, “Winners.” What made the situation even more interesting was the fact that Wozniacki was making her return to the court 3 years later. This is something that certainly reminded Serena of her playing days and she got all pumped up and excited about the win. This also showed the amount of love and enthusiasm that she had for the game.

Serena Williams suggests it is hard for her to train without a tennis goal

Going back to the year September 2023, Serena Williams, who completed 1 year after announcing her retirement from tennis took to Twitter to share her honest feelings about how she felt about doing her workout and stuff with no clear goal in her mind. She suggested that it is not only hard for her but looks super weird to her as well.

“I’m not used to working out with no goal or to be honest – no championship in my mind. This is super weird,” said Serena Williams in her tweet.

Thus, Serena Williams, who has managed to maintain her health and fitness over the years hinted that she couldn’t train without a clear goal in her mind. Last but not least, there is one more instance when she has talked about a potential tennis return.

Serena shares a weird bookshop incident that happened to her

Back in July last year, Serena Williams unfolded a weird incident that happened to her at the bookshop. She shared how a random person came towards her and suggested to her that she retired too early. Apparently, she was 39, when she announced her retirement from tennis.

“I was at a bookstore the other day and someone came up to me and said I retired too early…” said Serena Williams in her tweet.

Thus, Serena Williams, who has been a great personality not only across the tennis world but in other domains as well has multiple times teased her fans about her love for the sport and how badly she misses her. This time around as well, she has announced how she wants to hit the balls again. That being said this either hints at two possibilities. Either Serena Williams could be looking to pair up with Venus Williams or could be looking to do a commercial sort of thing. Or is it something else? What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know in the comments below!