Serena Williams stuns tennis world with comeback announcement nearly four years after retirement

Serena Williams is set to make her highly anticipated competitive comeback to tennis at the age of 44. She will be in action at Queen's Club in London this month as a wildcard entry into the doubles draw, the club confirmed in a statement.

She last played on the WTA Tour in September 2022 and retired from professional tennis after a third-round defeat at the US Open.

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Meanwhile, Valeria Camillo, WTA chairperson, welcomed her return. In a statement, she said, "Serena is one of the greatest athletes of all-time, with a legacy that extends far beyond the court... I cannot wait to see her face a new generation of top players."

"We are thrilled to welcome her back to the WTA Tour at this hugely exciting moment for women's tennis."

She is also the only player to manage a career Grand Slam in both singles and doubles. Serena also won 23 WTA Tour-level doubles titles, including 14 women's doubles Grand Slams, all with her sister Venus.

"I pick that one (Wimbledon) as well as her comeback, but yeah, I don't know. I think she might maybe play a doubles tournament or two with Venus. That would ​be nice to see, just from my point of view and for tennis ​fans.

"She's one of the greatest athletes. It would be great to have her back," he added.

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