Former WTA 1000 champion opens door to comeback after two-year absence

Camila Giorgi has raised the possibility of a return to professional tennis less than two years after her quiet exit from the WTA Tour. The former WTA 1000 Canadian Open champion who stepped away from competition in 2024 without a formal announcement, has recently indicated through social media interactions that a comeback remains under consideration, reopening a storyline that had appeared closed.

Giorgi’s retirement became public only after her name appeared on the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s retired players list. At the time, she had not entered Roland Garros and did not address her decision publicly, marking one of the most unusual exits in recent years and leaving uncertainty around both the reasons and the permanence of her departure.

Her last match came at the 2024 Miami Open, where she lost in straight sets to World No. 2 Iga Swiatek, winning just two games in a one-sided second-round defeat. That appearance capped a limited season in which she played five tournaments and posted a 3–5 record, with her ranking falling to No. 116 after a gradual decline from her previous top-30 level.

Now 34, Giorgi has re-entered the conversation after responding to fans during a Q&A session on Instagram, where she offered brief but notable answers regarding a possible return. While non-committal in tone, her replies suggest that a comeback has not been ruled out, with 2027 emerging as a potential timeline in what would be a long-term return scenario following her current pregnancy and time away from the Tour.

The speculation around Giorgi’s return is based on her own words. When asked whether she could return to the WTA Tour in 2027, she replied “Forse” (“Maybe”), indicating that a comeback timeline, while distant, is not ruled out.

In a separate exchange, she responded “Maybe ☺️” when asked directly if she was “really coming back,” maintaining the same non-committal tone while confirming that the idea remains under consideration.

Her most direct response came when replying to a supportive fan message, writing “Gracias, Volveré!” (“Thank you, I will return”), suggesting a stronger intention, even if no formal plans have been announced.

Giorgi’s departure from the tour was not accompanied by a formal statement, and it coincided with reports in Italian media regarding alleged legal and financial disputes, including issues related to unpaid rent. These reports were never fully clarified publicly but formed part of the context around her exit.

Under ITIA regulations, any player who has declared retirement must complete at least six months of out-of-competition anti-doping testing before returning to professional competition. This requirement would apply to Giorgi if she decides to pursue a comeback.

Her current situation also adds context to the timeline. Giorgi recently confirmed she is pregnant and has settled in Argentina, where she married Argentine coach Andreas Pasutti. In practical terms, any return would be long-term, with 2027 appearing as the earliest realistic scenario.

Giorgi’s career includes four WTA titles, highlighted by her 2021 Montreal WTA 1000 victory, as well as a Wimbledon quarterfinal in 2018. While her trajectory has often been irregular, her level at peak moments remains relevant. Her best ranking was as world No. 26.

For now, there is no official confirmation of a return. But Giorgi has shifted the narrative from silence to possibility—leaving open a comeback that, if it materialises, would come after a prolonged absence.