Serena Williams returns: Legendary tennis star will make comeback playing doubles at HSBC Championships - Yahoo Sports
Tennis legend Serena Williams is set to return to professional competition in June, participating in a doubles match at the HSBC Championships. Williams will partner with Victoria Mboko as a wild card entry.
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Williams' return to the court is a major event in sports culture, given her status as one of the most decorated athletes in tennis history.
Chris Cwik Contributing writer Mon, June 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM UTC · 2 min read In 2022, Serena Williams announced she was “evolving away” from tennis. But four years later, it turns out the tennis legend still has at least one more event in her.
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