When Will Serena Williams Play Tennis Again?

Serena Williams has announced she is pregnant and will not be playing tennis again this year. Here’s what we know about her return to the sport.

Introduction

Serena Williams has not played a professional tennis match since her first-round exit at the 2018 French Open. She gave birth to her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., in September and got married to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in November.

Serena Williams’ Health

Since giving birth to her daughter in September, Serena Williams has not played any competitive tennis matches. The last competitive match she played was at the 2017 Australian Open, which she won while eight-weeks pregnant. Williams has said she plans to return to tennis in early 2018, but has not given a more specific date.

Mental Health

Serena Williams has been candid about her struggles with anxiety and depression throughout her career. In an interview with ESPN in 2011, she spoke openly about how she had “zoned out” during a match at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships and was eventually diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

In recent years, Williams has been more vocal about her mental health journey, talking openly about the challenges she faced after the birth of her daughter in 2017. In an Instagram post from 2018, she revealed that she had “postpartum emotions” and was struggling to cope.

Williams has said that she is taking medication for her anxiety and depression, and is in therapy. She has also spoken about how meditation and breathing exercises have helped her to cope with her mental health challenges.

Physical Health

Serena Williams is an incredible athlete.

She has dealt with a number of injuries throughout her career, but has always come back stronger. However, in the past year she has been dealing with a lot of health issues.

In September of 2018, she withdrew from the U.S. Open due to a bacterial infection in her elbow. This caused her to miss the rest of the 2018 season.

In January of 2019, it was revealed that she had undergone surgery for a hematoma in her abdomen. This caused her to miss the Australian Open.

In February, it was revealed that she had been dealing with blood clots in her lungs for several months. She was hospitalized for this and is now on blood thinners.

It is unclear when Serena Williams will be able to play tennis again. She is currently doing physical therapy and taking care of her health. It is unknown when she will be able to return to the sport that she loves so much.

The Competition

Since her hiatus, the WTA tour has been missing out on one of its most dominant players. With other younger players on the tour, it will be interesting to see how Serena Williams will fair upon her return.

Up-and-Coming Players

There are a number of up-and-coming players who could challenge Serena Williams for the top spot in women’s tennis. Some of the most promising young talents include:

-Karolina Pliskova: A 25-year-old from the Czech Republic, Pliskova has already reached two Grand Slam finals (the 2016 US Open and 2017 Wimbledon), losing both to Serena Williams. She is currently ranked 2nd in the world.

-Simona Halep: A 26-year-old from Romania, Halep has been a runner-up at two Grand Slams (the 2014 French Open and 2017 Wimbledon), both times to Serena Williams. She is currently ranked 3rd in the world.

-Elina Svitolina: A 23-year-old from Ukraine, Svitolina has yet to reach a Grand Slam final but has already won five WTA Premier tournaments. She is currently ranked 4th in the world.

Older Players

Serena Williams, the most successful player of her generation with 23 Grand Slam singles titles, has not played since losing in the Wimbledon final last July because of a knee injury. At 36, having given birth to a daughter 10 months ago, she is one of the oldest players on the WTA Tour.

Ms. Williams’s older sister Venus, also a former No. 1 player and a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, has continued to compete at a high level into her 30s. She is now 37 and reached the final of the Australian Open last month, losing to their younger sister Serena in straight sets.

Other players who have been able to extend their careers past 30 include Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras andRoger Federer.

Conclusion

In short, we do not know when Serena Williams will play tennis again.