'I am not retired,' Serena Williams drops hints of comeback

Comeback

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Retirement

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Statement

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Form

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Titles

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Numbers

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'I am not retired,' Serena Williams drops hints of comeback

Comeback

Tennis legend Serena Williams hinted at her comeback in her latest statement. During a press conference in San Francisco, the 41-year-old stated that she has not retired from tennis yet.

Retirement

Williams announced her decision to retire in the September edition of Vogue magazine. Although Williams refrained from the word "retirement" in her essay, she wrote that it is her time to "evolve away from tennis."

Statement

"I am not retired. The chances (of a return) are very high. I have a court. I still haven't really thought about (retirement),” Williams said in a statement.

Form

Titles

Williams has won the most number of Grand Slams (women's singles) in the Open Era. She is just one short of Margaret Court (24), who owns the joint-most major title wins overall.

Numbers

Williams clinched the first of her majors in 1999 by winning the US Open (six titles). She has a win-loss record of 367-56 at majors.