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Serena Williams to make tennis comeback at HSBC Championships

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:21 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Serena Williams to make tennis comeback at HSBC Championships
Summary

Serena Williams will return to professional tennis next week, participating in the doubles event at the HSBC Championships in London starting June 8. The 44-year-old has not played competitively since 2022, when she announced her intention to step away from the sport. Williams teased her comeback with a video suggesting she is ready to compete again. The specific match schedule for Williams will be determined when draws are made three days prior to the event.

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  • •Serena Williams last played professional tennis in 2022.
  • •She will compete in the doubles event at HSBC Championships.
  • •The event begins on June 8 in London.
  • •Draws for the tournament will be announced three days before it starts.
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What they're saying
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Serena Williams’ comeback to tennis has been confirmed, with the 44-year-old playing doubles at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club next week. The 23-time grand slam singles champion’s imminent return has been touted since it was revealed in December she had re-entered the anti-doping programme – a prerequisite to play on the tour again.

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Serena Williams’ comeback to tennis has been confirmed, with the 44-year-old playing doubles at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club next week. The 23-time grand slam singles champion’s imminent return has been touted since it was revealed in December she had re-entered the anti-doping programme – a prerequisite to play on the tour again.

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Serena Williams is officially making her comeback to professional tennis as she is scheduled to play in the doubles event next week at the HSBC Championships in London.

— ESPNby D'Arcy Maine
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