One of the biggest stories of this offseason is Williams re-entering ITIA’s testing pool and making himself available to drug testers. After the news was first reported, the former 23-time Grand Slam champion denied in a social media post that she would be returning. That didn’t convince the tennis community, however, as many asked the same question: why would she willingly make herself available for doping testing if she didn’t want to return?
One of the most popular theories is that Williams wants to return and team up with Venus, who reached the US Open quarter-final alongside Leylah Fernandez in September. Rusedski also thinks it makes perfect sense and says he would be the first to buy a ticket if the iconic American duo were to compete in the Wimbledon and US Open doubles events next year.
Rusedski: I think Serena Williams is on the test list to opt out of Venus
“To me, I think she might be playing some doubles with Venus. If Venus hangs up the rackets, I think she went on the (doping) list to opt out of Venus, which started the Williams sisters’ story,” the 1997 US Open finalist said on the Off Court with Greg podcast.
“What an amazing story. I think it’s the best story ever. Look at the father and they made a movie of it, King Richard. He said I don’t have one Michael Jordan, I have two Michael Jordans. What Serena and Venus did when they came out of Compton is unbelievable, so I think she’s put herself on the map and will be playing doubles with Venus. It could be Wimbledon, it could be the US Open and boy, would I love to see that. I hope I’m there to do that to see in person when it happens.”
The Williams sisters have won 22 doubles titles together. 14 of those 22 have reached the Grand Slam level and they are also three-time Olympic gold medalists.
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