Serena Williams confirms her tennis comeback at Queen’s next week aged 44
Tennis legend Serena Williams has announced her return to professional tennis at the age of 44, planning to compete in the doubles draw at the Queen's Club event. She will partner with Victoria Mboko for her first competitive appearance since the 2022 US Open.
Why it matters
Williams is widely considered one of the greatest athletes in history, and her return to the sport after a multi-year hiatus is a significant cultural and sporting event.
Serena Williams salutes her fans after her last match at the US Open in 2022. Photograph: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Serena Williams salutes her fans after her last match at the US Open in 2022. Photograph: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Serena Williams Serena Williams confirms her tennis comeback at Queen’s next week aged 44 Calls the event ‘perfect place’ for her return to court
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