"Serena Williams has reentered the International Tennis Integrity Agency's (ITIA) registered testing pool, potentially clearing the way for a return to the sport. The 44-year-old Williams, a 23-time major champion and widely considered the greatest women's player in the sport's history, retired from tennis in 2022 following the US Open. She has since reportedly asked to be reinstated and her name is included in the most recent list of players in the testing pool, dated October 6."
"Per protocol, Williams officially declared herself retired with the ITIA in 2022, which meant she would no longer be subjected to routine drug testing. Her name remains listed on the site as retired, but she would be eligible to return to competition and be listed as a reinstated player following six months of being an active player in the pool. Those players - which includes most in the top 100 -- must provide their whereabouts at any given time, every day."
Serena Williams is listed in the International Tennis Integrity Agency registered testing pool dated October 6 after retiring in 2022 following the US Open. Williams officially declared retirement with the ITIA in 2022, which removed her from routine drug testing, but she has reportedly asked to be reinstated. A reinstated player must be active in the pool for six months, provide daily whereabouts and be available for random testing. Williams has not publicly commented, though she posted photos on court with her youngest daughter. Agent Jill Smoller has not responded to ESPN. Venus Williams returned to the tour in July and expressed pride in her sister.
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