Serena Williams is officially returning to professional tennis after a four-year hiatus
The former world No. 1 is preparing for a remarkable comeback on the professional circuit. Her return has quickly become one of the most talked-about stories in tennis.
Legendary American tennis player Serena Williams has made a sensational comeback. The 44-year-old former world No. 1 has received a wild card and will compete in doubles at the prestigious WTA 500 grass-court tournament in London (Queen’s Club), which begins on June 8.
According to BBC Sport, Serena’s partner will be young Canadian star Victoria Mboko.
Williams last took the court in an official match at the 2022 US Open. Since then, she has spent nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Key facts:
- The return will take place 196 weeks after her last match.
- The tournament in London will serve as a warm-up for Serena ahead of Wimbledon, where she is a seven-time champion in both singles and doubles.
Serena Williams is one of the greatest tennis players in history:
- 23-time Grand Slam singles champion.
- 23 doubles titles (14 of them at Grand Slams).
- A former world No. 1 who spent 319 weeks at the top of the rankings.
- The all-time prize money leader—over $94 million.
Serena Williams’ return was one of the biggest stories in the tennis world in 2026.