At the end of March, Venus Williams will lose her world ranking and her page on the WTA Tour website will turn from purple to grey.
The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion will be considered an inactive player, having gone a whole year without competing.
But that status may not last long. The feeling persists that the American icon is not yet ready for retirement.
A wildcard for Indian Wells was announced but then swiftly declined. A "miscommunication" was the reason given.
Sources say Williams was then offered a wildcard for the Miami Open, which began on Tuesday and was the venue of her last match.