Williams Rejoins Anti-Doping Program as Comeback Progresses
Williams rejoins anti-doping program as part of her professional tennis comeback.
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Serena Williams Tennis Comeback
Tennis champion Serena Williams announces return to professional competition after nearly four years away, planning to compete in doubles at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in London.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Serena Williams returns to professional tennis after nearly four years away
Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, is returning to professional tennis after stepping away from the sport in 2022. She last competed at the US Open in 2022, where she announced she was "evolving away" from tennis. Her comeback will begin with doubles matches on the grass-court circuit in June 2026.
Serena Williams re-enters anti-doping program ahead of comeback
Serena Williams re-entered the professional tennis anti-doping program last year, signaling her potential return to competitive tennis. This step preceded her official announcement of her comeback.
Serena Williams added to Berlin Tennis Open doubles draw
Serena Williams has been added to the doubles field at the Berlin Tennis Open, a WTA 500 event in Germany. The tournament begins June 13, 2026, and Williams' doubles partner has yet to be announced.
Serena Williams to play doubles at Queen's Club in London
Serena Williams will make her professional return playing doubles alongside Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in London beginning June 8, 2026.
Serena Williams announces professional tennis comeback after nearly four years
Serena Williams, the 44-year-old 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, announced her return to professional tennis after stepping away from the WTA Tour in 2022. Her comeback will begin with doubles competition at the HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club in West Kensington, London.
Victoria Mboko has won two professional singles titles
Victoria Mboko, ranked No. 9 in the world, has won two professional singles titles in her career. This contrasts with Serena Williams' 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 Grand Slam doubles titles won with her sister Venus.
Serena Williams to play doubles with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko at Queen's Club
Serena Williams will compete in doubles with Victoria Mboko, the 19-year-old Canadian tennis player ranked No. 9 in the world, at the HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club in London next week. The two will compete as wild-card entries on the grass courts, with a 25-year age difference between the partners.
Serena Williams plans uncertain for Wimbledon and U.S. Open in 2026
Serena Williams has not yet announced whether she plans to compete at Wimbledon or the U.S. Open in 2026 following her comeback at the Queen's Club.
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Serena Williams Expands Comeback Tour With Berlin Doubles Entry
Williams joins Berlin Tennis Open doubles draw, expanding her professional comeback schedule beyond initial plans.
Serena Williams Returns to Professional Tennis in Doubles Partnership
Serena Williams returns to professional tennis in doubles with Victoria Mboko at Queen's Club.