Serena Williams announces return to tennis, set for doubles at Queen's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Serena Williams confirmed her comeback to professional tennis, set to compete in doubles at the Queen's Club before Wimbledon 2026. Williams, who retired four years ago, posted a Nike ad revealing her return and has recently been the subject of speculation around her potential involvement in upcoming tournaments. Her comeback follows a required six-month period in tennis' anti-doping testing pool. Fans are anticipating her performance ahead of Wimbledon, where her participation remains uncertain.
- •Serena Williams announces comeback for doubles at Queen's Club.
- •Her last match was four years ago, in 2022.
- •Speculations about her return had increased recently.
- •She completed a six-month anti-doping testing requirement.
- •Participation in Wimbledon 2026 is still unconfirmed.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams announces tennis comeback with the perfect Nike ad
"Serena Williams is BACK!! After retiring from tennis four years ago, she announced a comeback to the Queen's Club ahead of Wimbledon.
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