Key facts
- Serena Williams returns to professional tennis at the Queen's Club Championships.
- She will partner with Canadian player Victoria Mboko in the women's doubles.
- Williams has not competed since the 2022 U.S. Open.
- The pair received a wildcard for the doubles draw.
- The tournament runs from June 8 to June 14.
Serena Williams is set to make her competitive return to professional tennis, partnering with Canada's Victoria Mboko in the women's doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club Championships. This marks Williams' first tournament appearance since the 2022 U.S. Open. The 44-year-old, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, and 19-year-old Mboko, who is ranked ninth in singles, have received a wildcard for the doubles draw. Mboko expressed her excitement on Instagram, calling Williams her idol and an honor to share the court with. Williams had previously announced she was "evolving away from tennis" but re-entered the anti-doping testing pool last year. She has won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister Venus. The WTA 500 tournament runs from June 8 to 14.