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    Serena Williams Eligible to Play But ‘No Word’ on Indian Wells Yet
    Her sister, Venus, will play at the BNP Paribas Open.
    February 23, 2026
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    Tennis legend Serena Williams, seen here waving to the crowd after losing the final match of her career to Ajla Tomljanovic 2022 U.S. Open tennis, has suffered two pulmonary embolisms — the first in 2011 and the second in 2017 after the birth of her first child. She was able to return to competition both times but has also said that she needs to be vigilant for the rest of her life when it comes to early detection of blood clots.
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    Serena Williams Eligible to Make Pro Tennis Return This Month
    Williams originally stepped away from tennis in 2022.
    February 10, 2026