Serena Williams plans tennis return at Berlin event later this month
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Serena Williams is expected to make her tennis comeback at a grass court event in Berlin from June 15-21. Sources indicate she is also likely to compete at Queen's Club in London next week, potentially teaming up in doubles with Victoria Mboko. Williams, who retired after the 2022 US Open, has not officially confirmed her return. Speculation about her return intensified after her registration for doping tests last year.
- •Williams last played in Berlin in 2008.
- •She plans to compete at Queen's Club next week.
- •Victoria Mboko may partner with Williams in doubles.
- •Speculation about her comeback has been ongoing since last year.
- •Williams retired from tennis at the 2022 US Open.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Sources: Serena Williams to play in Berlin in tennis comeback
"Serena Williams' expected comeback to tennis will also see her play in Germany later this month, according to dpa sources. The Bild paper also reported that the winner of 23 grand slam titles plans to play at the June 15-21 grass court event in Berlin.
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