One of the greatest tennis players of all time has just made a significant move that could signal a grand return to the game.

Serena Williams, 44, has surfaced on the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s (ITIA) latest list of players in its registered testing pool, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.

The testing pool list, last updated on Oct. 6 with Williams’ name among registered players, does not include all active players—only those deemed highest priority in the top 100, who must register their whereabouts every day and participate in random drug testing.

Williams can return to competition after six months in the pool, potentially allowing her to play in tennis tournaments as early as April 2026.

The Daily Beast contacted Williams’ representatives for comment on her potential re

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