{
  "id": 5671054,
  "title": "Serena Williams Aiming To ‘Get Herself Fully Ready’ For Singles In 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/serena-williams-aiming-to-get-herself-fully-ready-for-singles-in-2027",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T23:44:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/serena-williams-aiming-herself-fully-234402794.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Serena Williams is preparing to return to singles play in 2027 after participating in the doubles event at the U.S. Open with her sister Venus. ESPN's Caroline Wozniacki, a close friend and former world No. 1, stated that Serena's knee is not yet fully healed, and she will need time to achieve 100% health before competing again. Williams, 44, has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, and has two young daughters who may see her return to the singles court. Williams expressed her hope to play again, stating, \"I probably will play again,\" but emphasized that it's not a permanent decision and is driven by wanting to share the experience with her children.",
  "summary": "Serena Williams is using the women’s doubles event at the U.S. Open with her sister Venus in part to prepare herself to return to the singles court in 2027.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Serena Williams Aiming To ‘Get Herself Fully Ready’ For Singles In 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/serena-williams-aiming-to-get-herself-fully-ready-for-singles-in-2027-5678727",
        "published": "2026-09-04T23:44:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}