Serena Williams returns to tennis: 23-time Grand Slam champion to play doubles at Queens Club
Serena Williams, 44, confirms her return to professional tennis next week at the WTA 500 event in London’s Queens Club, marking her first competitive appearance since the 2022 US Open. The 23-time Grand Slam champion will compete in the women’s doubles draw alongside Canadian partner Victoria Mboko, organizers announced on Monday. Williams, who received a wildcard for the tournament, described the grass-court event as the "perfect place" for her comeback, framing her return as a "new chapter" rather than a full-scale singles revival .
Williams had remained on the WTA’s retired players list until last year, despite stating in 2022 that her departure from the sport was an "evolution" rather than a formal retirement. Her return follows weeks of speculation, with social media buzzing under the tagline "The Queen returns." She has since re-registered with anti-doping authorities, a prerequisite for competitive play .
While Williams’ immediate focus is doubles at Queens, German media reports suggest she may also appear at the WTA 500 event in Berlin later this month, though no official confirmation has been issued . Her sister Venus, meanwhile, is set to play singles at the Bad Homburg Open, where former world No. 1 Angelique Kerber serves as tournament director. Kerber emphasized Venus’ competitive intent, noting she "isn’t coming to see the VIP rooms" .
Williams’ comeback arrives nearly four years after her last match, a third-round loss at the 2022 US Open. Her return to the tour—even in a limited capacity—reignites debate about longevity in elite tennis, particularly as she prepares to face a new generation of players on a surface where she has historically excelled. The Queens Club, a traditional warm-up for Wimbledon, offers a high-profile but lower-pressure stage for her re-entry.
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