Key facts
- Serena Williams will compete in the upcoming Wimbledon tournament.
- This marks her return to professional tennis.
- She has been on a year-long hiatus from the sport.
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. Serena Williams announced her upcoming participation in the upcoming Wimbledon tournament. This marks her return to professional tennis after a year-long hiatus.