Serena Williams confirms doubles participation at Berlin Open this month

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Serena Williams confirms doubles participation at Berlin Open this month
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Serena Williams will compete in the women's doubles at the Berlin Open, starting June 15. This marks her second event in her return to professional tennis after a near four-year hiatus. Williams will first play doubles with Victoria Mboko at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club beginning June 8. The Berlin tournament serves as a major preparation for Wimbledon, set to start June 29. Williams' participation in singles at Wimbledon remains unconfirmed, fueling speculation about her future plans.

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  • Williams will play doubles at Berlin Open starting June 15
  • First match will be at Queen's Club on June 8
  • Has not played since the 2022 US Open
  • Participating in doubles adds to her grass-court preparation
  • No confirmation yet on singles return at Wimbledon
Latest Updates
  • 10:40 PMYahoo SportsSerena Williams Continues Return, Adds Berlin Tennis Open to Schedule
  • 9:04 PMYahoo SportsSerena Williams jokes about changing her mind as she extends her comeback tour
  • 4:48 PMYahoo SportsSerena Williams adds Berlin to her comeback tour and will play doubles
  • 2:49 PMYahoo SportsSerena Williams to take part in Berlin Open as comeback continues
  • 2:12 PMYahoo SportsSerena Williams’ return gathers pace as Wimbledon question grows after Berlin announcement
  • 10:29 AMYahoo SportsSerena Williams' comeback to continue in Berlin
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Tennis icon and Los Angeles native Serena Williams has committed to participating in a second tournament after nearly four years away from the sport. Williams announced earlier this week she is competing doubles with Victoria Mboko in the HSBC Championships in London. On Friday, it was announced she would also be playing doubles at the […] The post Serena Williams Continues Return, Adds Berlin Tennis Open to Schedule appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Serena Williams is moving back towards competitive tennis, with her grass-court return now taking shape through doubles events before Wimbledon. The 44-year-old has not played competitively since the 2022 US Open, but that absence is now close to ending.

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Serena Williams will take part in the women's doubles at June's WTA event in Berlin, organisers announced Friday, the next stop in her comeback after a near four-year absence. Her doubles partner will be announced at a later date.

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