Victoria Azarenka, the former WTA World No. 1 and two-time Australian Open champion, has been off the tennis radar since last year's US Open—leaving fans wondering about her next move.

The 36-year-old Belarusian star hasn't addressed her extended absence from the WTA Tour, leaving speculation about retirement, injury, or simply taking a break. With 640 career singles wins and 21 WTA titles under her belt, the future Hall of Famer's ranking has quietly slipped outside the Top 100.

In recent years, motherhood has taken center stage for Azarenka. She's a single mom to son Leo, who has occasionally joined her on court after victories. That's why her first social media post since New Year's Eve—shared on Mother's Day—feels so fitting. She wrote simply: "Being a mother is the greatest privilege of my life. Happy Mother's Day."

Leo will turn nine later this year, placing Azarenka in a sweet spot of motherhood where school and extracurricular activities likely fill their days. It's possible that's why she's stepping away from the game, but her fans miss her presence on court and are eager for clarity on a potential return.

From Grand Slam singles and doubles to mixed doubles and Olympic competition, Azarenka has triumphed on every surface. Her greatest singles successes have come at the Australian Open, where she won back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013. Could we see her back in Melbourne for a late 2026 or early 2027 return? Let's hope so. While she may not want a lengthy farewell tour, tennis enthusiasts would love to see her compete in a few tournaments to celebrate an extraordinary career.