Serena Williams confirms tennis comeback at Queen's Club Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis at the 2026 Queen's Club Championships beginning June 8. This announcement follows nearly four years since her last match at the 2022 US Open, where she lost in the third round. Williams hinted at her comeback through social media and by re-entering the anti-doping testing pool. Sister Venus Williams commented on Serena's return, expressing confidence in her sister's abilities despite limited recent practice. Venus was set to compete in the French Open but was withdrawn due to her partner's injury. Serena has received a wildcard for doubles at Queen's, with her partner still to be confirmed.
- •Serena Williams to compete at Queen's Club Championships starting June 8.
- •Last match was at the 2022 US Open, ended in third round.
- •Serena hinted at her comeback through social media posts.
- •Venus Williams expresses confidence in Serena's abilities.
- •Venus was withdrawn from the French Open due to a partner's injury.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — ‘She Knows What She’s Doing’ – Venus Williams Makes Feelings Clear on Serena Williams’ Comeback
"Serena Williams has ignited widespread buzz with the news of her tennis comeback nearly four years after she stepped away from competition. At the time, the American legend was very specific about not using the word “retirement.
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