Serena Williams Announces Return to Competitive Tennis After Nearly Four Years
Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis for first time in nearly four years

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Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, will return to competitive tennis at the HSBC Championships in London, starting June 8. After previously stating she would not return, Williams expressed excitement about competing on grass, where she has enjoyed significant success.
- 01Williams will compete in the doubles draw at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club, London.
- 02She has been given a wild card entry for the WTA 500 event, which begins on June 8.
- 03Her playing partner is expected to be Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, ranked No. 9 in WTA singles.
- 04Williams has won 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals in doubles with her sister, Venus Williams.
- 05Her last match was on September 2, 2022, at the U.S. Open, after which she registered as retired.
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Serena Williams is set to make her return to competitive tennis at the HSBC Championships, marking her first professional appearance in nearly four years. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion announced her participation in the WTA 500 event at Queen's Club in London, beginning June 8, after previously stating she would not come back. In a statement, Williams expressed her enthusiasm for competing on grass, a surface where she has had significant success throughout her career. She will partner with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, who is currently ranked No. 9 in WTA singles. Williams has an impressive record, having won 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals in doubles alongside her sister, Venus. Her last competitive match occurred on September 2, 2022, against Ajla Tomljanovic at the U.S. Open, after which she officially registered as retired. However, she re-entered the drug-testing pool last December, prompting speculation about a potential return, which she initially denied on social media.
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Williams' return is likely to draw significant attention to the HSBC Championships and boost ticket sales.
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