Serena Williams makes tennis return, partnering with Victoria Mboko at Queen's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Serena Williams, 44, is set to return to tennis, partnering with Victoria Mboko at Queen's, starting June 8. While no singles appearance is confirmed, her comeback sparks widespread interest in how she will perform against current players. Williams previously dominated the sport, and her potential participation in upcoming tournaments, including Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, draws major attention. The evolution of women's tennis during her absence will add to the intrigue surrounding her performance.
- •Williams returns to tennis after evolving away in 2022.
- •She will team up with Canada’s Victoria Mboko at Queen's.
- •Williams has not confirmed any singles appearances yet.
- •Interest is high around her performance leading to Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
- •Her history includes seven Wimbledon titles and numerous Grand Slams.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams’ tennis comeback is full of unknowns. That doesn’t make it any less seismic
"PARIS — It was largely expected. There is no confirmed singles appearance. And still Serena Williams returning to tennis remains nothing short of seismic. The comeback by Williams, 44, one of the biggest stars in sports history, will reverberate way beyond tennis, the sport she dominated before “evolving away” in the summer of 2022. There will be basic curiosity about how she will fare as she plays doubles with Canada’s rising teenager Victoria Mboko at Queen’s, the prestigious grass tournament
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