Serena Williams announces return to tennis at HSBC Championships

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Serena Williams announces return to tennis at HSBC Championships
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Serena Williams, the iconic tennis player from Los Angeles, will return to professional tennis at the HSBC Championships, starting next week. Williams, partnering with Victoria Mboko, aims to make her comeback after nearly four years away. In a statement, she expressed excitement to compete on grass, a surface where she has enjoyed significant success. Williams's last professional match was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where she played against Ajla Tomljanovic. While her return to the HSBC Championships is confirmed, future participation in Wimbledon remains unannounced.

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  • Williams last played professional tennis in September 2022.
  • She is set to compete in doubles next week at the HSBC Championships.
  • Williams will team up with Victoria Mboko for the doubles event.
  • Her comments highlight a personal connection to the grass court.
  • Future participation in Wimbledon is uncertain at this time.
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Tennis legend and Los Angeles native Serena Williams is officially making her return to professional tennis after a nearly four-year hiatus. Williams will play doubles next week at the HSBC Championships, the tournament announced on social media on Monday. Williams is set to be partners with Victoria Mboko. “Queen’s Club feels like the perfect place […] The post LA Native Serena Williams Returning to Tennis After Nearly Four-Year Hiatus appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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