Serena Williams announces tennis return at 2026 HSBC Championships
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Serena Williams has confirmed her return to professional tennis, planning to compete in doubles at the 2026 HSBC Championships. The event, set to take place in June, marks her first competitive match since the 2022 U.S. Open. At 44 years old, Williams expressed excitement about starting this new chapter at Queen's Club, where she has enjoyed significant success in her career as a 23-time Grand Slam champion. This return comes nearly four years after her last appearance on the pro circuit.
- •Williams returns to tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away
- •She will compete in doubles at the 2026 HSBC Championships
- •The match will be her first since losing in the 2022 U.S. Open
- •Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam champion
- •She aims to begin her comeback at Queen's Club, a venue of significance in her career
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams timeline: From going pro to her tennis return at 44
"Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis after nearly four years away. Here's a timeline of every major moment from her legendary career.
"Serena Williams is doing the unthinkable and returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after almost four years away from the sport.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:09 PMSerena Williams timeline: From going pro to her tennis return at 44
Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis after nearly four years away. Here's a timeline of every major moment from her legendary career.
- Sky Sports—Serena Williams returns - why now, and what next?
Serena Williams is doing the unthinkable and returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after almost four years away from the sport.
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