Tennis news Roundup: Margaret Court sends bold message about Novak Djokovic breaking her Slam record; Serena Williams sparks comeback rumors in surprise update

According to Margaret Court, Novak Djokovic may break her record for the most singles Grand Slam titles, but her overall Major count of 64 will never be toppled. Serena Williams' name has reappeared on the International Registered Testing Pool (IRTP), suggesting that she could return to the tour next year.

Meanwhile, Williams has opined that although today's black female athletes have to deal with online trolls, they do not get the hateful offline comments. Tennis players congratulated Cameron Norrie, who got engaged to his girlfriend, Louise Jacobi. Martina Navratilova labeled US President Donald Trump a "liar" for saying he didn't know which of his body parts was scanned in a recent MRI.

On that note, let's explore the stories of the day:

#1. With Novak Djokovic eyeing 25th Grand Slam, Margaret Court says her overall Major count will never be bested

At the 2023 US Open, Novak Djokovic tied with Margaret Court for the highest number of singles Grand Slam titles, 24. The Serb is looking to win a record-breaking 25th Major.

While the former Australian player expects it to happen, she says no one will ever be able to break her record for the most Majors across categories. Apart from 24 singles trophies, Court won 19 Grand Slams in doubles and 21 in the mixed-doubles category.

Speaking to The Telegraph recently, Court said:

“The 24, I won’t be surprised if it’s beaten. But the 64, I don’t think it ever will be... Whatever tennis does, it can never take away what I’ve done.”

#2. Serena Williams rumored to make a comeback after latest development

Serena Williams, who played her last match at the 2022 US Open, might be planning to return to professional tennis. Her name was recently included in the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s International Registered Testing Pool (IRTP).

According to the ITIA rules, a player must be available for a minimum of six months of testing before they can participate in a tournament. There has been speculation that the American legend could make a comeback in 2026 or 2027.

She has hinted at a return in the past as well. During an event in San Francisco in 2022, the 23-time Major winner said:

“I am not retired. The chances of me returning are very high. You can come to my house and see that I have a court. I still haven’t really thought about it.

#3. Serena Williams weighs in on the better treatment of today's black female athletes

Serena Williams and her sister Venus turned pro in the 1990s when there was no social media. However, they often faced racial slurs at the matches, which even prompted them to boycott the Indian Wells Open in 2001 for 14 years.

Serena recently expressed her delight that today's black women players, such as Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, do not have to go through the same hate. Nevertheless, the 44-year-old acknowledged that today's athletes have to deal with online trolls.

Featuring in the cover story of PORTER magazine for the December 2025 edition, Serena said:

"It’s changed. No one’s calling these girls the [things] I was called. People would say we were like men and all this other stuff. I’m so happy that girls nowadays don’t have to go through it as much. I mean, I think internet trolls are different. So, you have that to deal with."

#4. Tennis world congratulates Cameron Norrie on his engagement

Cameron Norrie and Louise Jacobi have reportedly been dating since 2019 and recently got engaged. In a joint Instagram post on Sunday, November 30, Jacobi wrote:

“A special moment on our trip in South Africa. Cheers to a beautiful life together with my best friend. (Note: real engagement ring to come).”

The couple received congratulatory messages from quite a few people from the tennis world.

In the comments section, Alex de Minaur wrote:

“Ayeeeeeeeee congrats guys!!!! It's that time of year.”

De Minaur's fiancée and fellow tennis player, Katie Boulter, commented:

“Omg! Congrats."

Tommy Paul's fiancée, Paige Lorenze, wrote:

“Yayy!!!! Congratulations."

Argentine tennis player Tomas Etcheverry and former British star Laura Robson also conveyed their wishes.

#5. Martina Navratilova calls out Donald Trump over MRI scan

Speaking about his MRI scan from October, US President Donald Trump recently said:

"They were perfect like my phone call where I got impeached. Absolutely perfect. If you want to have it released, I’ll release it."

When asked which body part was scanned, Trump claimed:

"I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it. I got a perfect mark which you would be incapable of doing."

Martina Navratilova, who often criticizes Trump, remarked that it was impossible for someone not to know which part of the body is being scanned. She wrote on X:

"Lying liar. I have had many MRI’s in my life- it’s very clear what they are for. Nobody with a conscious mind would ever take one without knowing what the MRI is for. Feigning ignorance is truly stupid, donald."

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Edited by Parag Jain