Serena Williams announces return to professional tennis in doubles event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Serena Williams will return to professional tennis next week, teaming up with Canadian Victoria Mboko for a doubles event. This will mark Williams’ first official match in almost four years. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, who previously denied plans for a comeback, is expected to participate amidst increased health sponsorship interest. The announcement comes ahead of significant sports events, including the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final.
- •Williams will play a doubles match next week.
- •She teams up with young Canadian Victoria Mboko.
- •This marks her first match since stepping away from professional play.
- •Williams generated over $500 million in her career.
- •The announcement comes before major sports finals this week.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Sporticast: Why is Serena Williams Coming Back to Pro Tennis?
"On the 557th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including Serena Williams’ return to professional tennis. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion announced Monday that she would play in a doubles event next week with young Canadian Victoria Mboko, her first official …
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