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How 'gruelling' doping protocols almost put Williams off comeback

How 'gruelling' doping protocols almost put Williams off comeback
BBC Sport Sunday 28 June 2026, 17:17 UTC 1 min read
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Serena Williams says the nature of the anti-doping testing process almost stopped her from making a shock comeback.

Serena Williams says the nature of the anti-doping testing process almost stopped her from making a shock comeback.
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