Serena Williams is set to return to professional tennis nearly four years after stepping away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has accepted a wildcard entry for the doubles event at the Queen’s Club Championships in London, marking her first competitive appearance since the 2022 US Open.
The former world No.1 will reportedly partner Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in the WTA 500 grass-court tournament, scheduled from June 8 to June 14. The announcement has created massive excitement among tennis fans, with many eager to watch one of the greatest players in history return to the court.
Serena chooses grass for comeback
Williams has enjoyed huge success on grass throughout her career, winning seven Wimbledon singles titles and several memorable matches on the surface. Her decision to return during the grass-court season has also sparked speculation about a possible appearance at Wimbledon later this month.
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Rumours of a comeback had grown stronger in recent months after Williams returned to the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s anti-doping testing pool, which is required for players planning a return to competition. While the American had earlier denied plans of a comeback, her latest move now confirms her return to professional tennis.
Serena Williams on her comeback to professional tennis:
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 1, 2026
“Queen's Club feels like the perfect place to begin this next chapter. Grass has given me some of the most meaningful moments of my career and I'm excited to be back competing on one of the sport's most iconic stages.”
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The 44-year-old has remained one of the biggest names in global sport even after retirement. Since leaving the tour, Williams has focused on business ventures, family life and public appearances, but her connection with tennis has never faded.
Tennis world welcomes Serena back
Players, fans and former champions have reacted positively to the news, with many calling it one of the biggest moments of the tennis season. Even though Williams is starting with doubles, her return has naturally raised hopes of a longer comeback.
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Widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, Serena transformed women’s tennis with her dominance, power and consistency over two decades. Along with her 23 Grand Slam singles titles, she also won four Olympic gold medals and multiple doubles trophies with sister Venus Williams.
Her return to the court now adds another exciting chapter to an already legendary career.
