Linette Mocks Serena’s Announcement: ‘Maybe She Should Focus on Retirement, Not Social Media Stunts Like the Rest of Us who aren’t tired or weak…
One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Serena Williams, has dismissed speculation that she will return to competition, despite being listed in the anti-doping program.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion is on the list of players scheduled for doping tests, and her name appeared on almost every document released by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) on October 6.
“Omg yall I’m NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy-“- Serena wrote on X.
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Williams retired after the 2022 US Open, leaving a lasting mark on the world of tennis. She said at the time that she did not like the word retirement, but that she had moved away from the sport. Although her retirement was expected for a long time, in the end everyone was saddened by the departure of such a legend from the tennis scene.
It is not known why she asked to be on the testing lists even though she has no intention of playing again. There are speculations, but it still seems far from the truth.
Magda Linette reacts
Magda Linette, ranked 38th in the world, reacted to the post of Serena Williams through social media, considering it “too bad” that she will not return, as she wanted to practice with her.
“Too bad. Wanted to ask for practice!” – Linette wrote.
However, it seems that the Polish tennis player will be denied such an experience. Certainly, this kind of news initially caused positive reactions, but ultimately most were disappointed by Serena’s reaction.
According to the rules, athletes who return to competition must enter a testing program and regularly report their location and be available for controls for the next six months. Only after this period are they allowed to compete.
Serena Williams wants to focus on other challenges concerning her private life and has no intention of fully returning to her greatest passion.
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Bjorn Borg imagines dream Rafael Nadal clash – And picks his winner
Bjorn Borg and Rafael Nadal are the most decorated players at Roland Garros in the Open era, having won 20 titles together. The Swede has never been one to romanticize hypoteticals.
However, even he could not escape from the intrigue of a cross-era clay-court showdown with Nadal. As many times before, he was recently asked to imagine both men in their absolute primes on the red dirt on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
The Swedish icon offered a thoughtful, grounded assessment. Bjorn acknowledged Rafa’s unparalleled dominance at the clay Major and suggested the Spaniard would hold the advantage in their matchup.
We can only imagine the rallies and intensity of their battle. However, Borg’s reasoning went beyond simply praising Nadal. The Swede emphasized the vast evolution of tennis since his era toward the Spaniard’s.
From equipment and physical preparation to court speed and tactical patterns – it feels like a different sport. The sport he once ruled with ice-cold consistency and wooden racket barely resembles the explosive, physically demanding game Rafa helped define.
In Bjorn’s view, comparing their peak clay identities is less a matter of who is better and more a reminder that the sport itself has transformed dramatically. After all, they are both outstanding champions in the given circumstances.
Still, the imagination can not help but wander. Just picture it – Bjorn’s relentless baseline pressure from both wings and seamless movement against Rafa’s topspin-heavy, left-handed assault.
Regardless of the outcome, it would be a spectacle worthy of any era. The Swede’s humility underscores the respect shared between champions who understand the unique demands of their respective times.
We should celebrate both legacies. A six-time winner who rules in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and the ultimate modern clay-court king who elevated tennis on the slowest surface into something almost superhuman.
“If we both step up with our best tennis, Rafa wins. We are basically talking about a different game. Tennis has changed a lot over the years,” Bjorn Borg said.
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