Serena Williams announces return to tennis after three-year absence
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:41 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Serena Williams, 44, has announced her return to tennis in a video posted on June 1. Williams shared that she will be back on the court shortly, indicating her intention to compete again after stepping away post-2022 U.S. Open. Recent speculation arose after she re-entered the anti-doping testing pool and applied for special entry into the doubles tournament at London’s Queen’s Club. There, she aims to partner with 19-year-old Canadian player Victoria Mboko. Williams has focused on family and personal projects since her departure from the sport.
- •Williams shared her comeback video on June 1.
- •She stepped away from the sport after the 2022 U.S. Open.
- •Williams has two daughters, including a newborn in 2023.
- •She applied to compete in the Queen’s Club doubles tournament.
- •Williams plans to partner with Victoria Mboko in the tournament.
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams Confirms Long-Awaited Return to Tennis: ‘Good News Travels Fast’
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams Announces Return to Tennis After 3-Year Hiatus: ‘Good News Travels Fast’
"Serena Williams is back in business! On Monday, June 1, the tennis legend, 44, announced she was heading back to the court in a video shared to X which she captioned, “Good news travels fast.” In the clip, Williams’ duffle bag can be sitting on a bench at the side of a tennis court. Phone […]
"Tennis star Serena Williams confirmed her return to the court after a years-long hiatus with a video posted to social media Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:41 PMSerena Williams Confirms Long-Awaited Return to Tennis: ‘Good News Travels Fast’
Tennis star Serena Williams confirmed her return to the court after a years-long hiatus with a video posted to social media Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:02 PMSerena Williams Announces Return to Tennis After 3-Year Hiatus: ‘Good News Travels Fast’
Serena Williams is back in business! On Monday, June 1, the tennis legend, 44, announced she was heading back to the court in a video shared to X which she captioned, “Good news travels fast.” In the clip, Williams’ duffle bag can be sitting on a bench at the side of a tennis court. Phone […]
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