Serena Williams announces tennis comeback at 44 following hiatus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Serena Williams confirmed her return to competitive tennis at age 44, after nearly four years away, set to play doubles at The Queen's Club. Williams had stepped back from the sport in 2022 primarily to focus on family and address health issues, including joint pain. Following the birth of her daughter, Williams used medical advancements to alleviate her pain and regain her fitness. Her return is seen not only as a personal victory but also as a challenge to perceptions of women's athletic longevity.
- •Serena Williams is returning to tennis after nearly four years away.
- •She plans to play doubles at The Queen's Club.
- •Williams previously stepped back to focus on family and health issues.
- •Medical advancements helped her alleviate joint pain and regain fitness.
- •Her return challenges societal views on women's athletic careers.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams, at 44, will shatter myth that women have a 'use by' date | Opinion
"Serena Williams is returning to tennis at 44, after nearly four years away. It's a reminder that women can do whatever we please, wherever we please.
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