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Serena Williams adds Berlin Tennis Open to comeback schedule

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:28 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Serena Williams adds Berlin Tennis Open to comeback schedule

Summary

Serena Williams has confirmed her participation in the Berlin Tennis Open starting June 15 as part of her return to professional tennis. The 44-year-old will also play doubles next week at the HSBC Championships in London alongside Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko. Williams, who last played at the US Open in 2022, expressed her excitement for the upcoming tournaments, indicating they are significant as she rebuilds her competitive momentum. Speculation about her Wimbledon participation is intensifying as wild cards will be announced during the Berlin event.

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Status Watch

•Williams to compete in Berlin starting June 15.
•She plays doubles in London next week with Victoria Mboko.
•Last match was a farewell at the US Open in 2022.
•Speculation about Wimbledon participation is growing.
•Wild card announcements for Wimbledon coincide with Berlin tournament.

Latest Updates

12:38 PMESPN Tennis — Serena Williams adds Berlin to comeback schedule
10:28 AMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams fuels Wimbledon speculation as she adds second tournament to her comeback schedule
10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams reveals second tournament added to comeback schedule

What they're saying

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Serena Williams has added a second tournament to her comeback schedule. The 44-year-old will make her return to professional tennis next week in London, where she will play doubles with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club.
— Yahoo Sports