Serena Williams Eyes Queen's Doubles Return at 44 as Wimbledon Nears
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Updated · BBC.com · May 28
Serena Williams Eyes Queen's Doubles Return at 44 as Wimbledon Nears
4 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 28
Queen's Club is discussing a Serena Williams comeback in doubles at its WTA 500 event starting 8 June, four years after her last competitive match at the 2022 US Open.
Six months back in the anti-doping testing pool made Williams eligible to return from 22 February, though no entry has been finalized and she would need one of two doubles wildcards.
The Served podcast reported the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion could partner 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, but that pairing has not been independently confirmed.
Wimbledon begins three weeks after Queen's, and the London event could offer a grass-court tune-up at a venue where Williams has won seven singles and seven doubles titles.
After four years away, can Serena Williams' comeback defy age and rewrite tennis history one last time?
How will the return of a 44-year-old legend reshape the current landscape of women's professional tennis?
Serena Williams’ Historic Comeback at 44: Return to Queen’s Club, Wimbledon Hopes, and the New Era of Tennis Longevity
Overview
Serena Williams is set to make a highly anticipated return to professional tennis, with confirmed plans to play her first match since 2022 at Queen's Club in London next month. She will compete in the women's doubles event alongside Victoria Mboko, marking her re-entry into the sport during the grass-court season, which leads up to Wimbledon. The announcement has sparked excitement and speculation throughout the tennis community, with many, including Andy Roddick, suggesting her comeback could go beyond doubles. Williams' return highlights her enduring influence and the ongoing fascination with her legendary career.