Serena Williams announces return to tennis at Queen’s Club

But Williams has been given a wildcard for the women’s doubles at Queen’s in London, reportedly alongside young Canadian Victoria Mboko.

“Queen’s Club feels like the perfect place to begin this next chapter,” said Williams, who won the Wimbledon singles title seven times.

“Grass has given me some of the most meaningful moments of my career, and I’m excited to be back competing on one of the sport’s most iconic stages.”

The women’s event at Queen’s starts on June 8.

“Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen, and we’re delighted that she will be making her return to tennis at the LTA’s HSBC Championships,” said WTA tournament director Laura Robson.

“Women’s tennis made a historic return to the Queen’s Club last year, and now we have an icon of the game stepping back on to court.”

Williams said in 2022 she did not want to use the word “retiring” but instead explained she was “evolving” away from tennis.

Her 23 Grand Slam singles titles are the most by a woman in the Open era and put her second on all the all-time list in the women’s behind Australian Margaret Court’s tally of 24.

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