Serena Williams denied rumors: the tennis player is not returning to professional sports

Serena Williams is not planning to return to sports

The legendary American tennis player Serena Williams shocks the world with her statement that she has no intention of returning to professional tennis. On her page on the social media platform X, she wrote: 'My God, I'm not coming back. It's just madness.'

Previously, there were rumors that Williams might return to the game, but the athlete herself clearly rejects this idea. She has a plethora of achievements behind her, including 23 Grand Slam titles and 4 Olympic gold medals. Williams is a true legend of world tennis.

Russian athletes present at Putin's event

Russian athletes continue to struggle with the restrictions of the International Olympic Committee. Figure skater Alexandra Sautina, recognized as a neutral athlete, participated in Vladimir Putin's annual event for the Federal Assembly. This openly violates the IOC's recommendations regarding the participation of neutral athletes in political events.

Sautina was supported by skier Veronika Stepanova, which indicates support for propaganda events by Russian athletes. This act may have consequences for the participation of Russian athletes in international competitions.

Olympics-2026 in Italy

Against the backdrop of sports scandals and failures in previous Olympics, the year 2026 will bring new experiences to sports fans. From February 6 to 22, Italy will host the largest global sporting event – the Olympics-2026. This event is a hope for the revival of the sport's image and its return to the focus of public attention.