The journalist pressed the 44-year-old tennis star on a potential return to the sport for more than two minutes Wednesday morning.

Savannah Guthrie appeared to recognize she had pushed too far during a live interview with Serena Williams on NBC’s “Today” show repeatedly pressing the retired tennis star about a potential return to the sport despite Williams’ clear reluctance to engage,

Savannah Guthrie asks Serena Williams if she’s ‘mad at her’ after awkward interview moment - Williams was a guest on Wednesday’s episode of ‘Today’

Serena Williams wouldn’t take the bait when being pressed about a possible return to professional tennis on Wednesday’s TODAY show. The athlete, 44, sat down with Savannah Guthrie, 54, to discuss her upcoming Super Bowl commercial for Ro and her weight loss journey,

Eccleshare speculated the U.S. Open mixed doubles event would suit her well for a return if she's looking toward that instead. The USTA tweaked the format last year to showcase singles stars, and the entire tournament spans only two days. Venus Williams was among the entrants in 2025.

Serena Williams won’t say whether she’s planning a return to professional tennis, and it’s safe to say she is tired of being asked about it. Williams, 44, appeared on the Wednesday, January 28 episode of Today to discuss her upcoming Super Bowl commercial for Ro and her weight loss journey.