New Delhi: Tennis great Serena Williams is all set to make a surprise return to professional tennis almost four years after her last competitive match. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card entry into the women’s doubles event at Queen’s Club, scheduled to be held from June 6 to June 21, 2026, her first tournament appearance since the 2022 US Open.The announcement was accompanied by a social media post by Williams, who shared a video of herself in court with the caption, “Good news travels fast.” The post quickly sparked excitement among tennis fans who were waiting for a hint of a comeback.Speculation about Williams’ return had been mounting since December, when it was revealed she had re-entered tennis’ anti-doping program, a necessary step for any player planning a return to the tour.The 44-year-old is reportedly set to partner rising Canadian star Victoria Mboko in the doubles event, giving fans a chance to see one of the sport’s greatest champions back in action.Williams said Queen’s Club was the perfect venue for her return because of her long and successful history on the grass courts.“The Queen’s Club feels like the perfect place to start this next chapter,” Williams said.“Grass has given me some of the most meaningful moments of my career, and I’m excited to compete again on one of the sport’s most iconic stages.”Her comeback is expected to be one of the biggest talking points of the grass court season as tennis fans eagerly await her return to competition.
