Serena Williams, 44, to return to tennis in Queen's doubles
Summary
Serena Williams, aged 44, will return to competitive tennis in the women's doubles at the Queen's Club tournament starting June 8. She has received a wildcard entry and is expected to play with Canadian player Victoria Mboko after almost four years away from the sport.Key Facts
- Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any woman in the Open era.
- Her last competitive match was at the 2022 US Open, nearly four years ago.
- She will play doubles at Queen's Club, a grass-court tournament in London.
- Williams is likely to partner with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, ranked ninth in singles.
- Williams has won seven singles and seven doubles titles at Wimbledon.
- She has 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, mostly with her sister Venus Williams.
- Serena Williams retired from regular tennis but remained in the sport by attending drug tests and was listed for possible reinstatement.
- She gave birth to her second daughter in 2023 and recently lost 14 kg (31 pounds).
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