Serena Williams is set to make her highly anticipated competitive comeback to tennis at the age of 44. She will be in action at Queen's Club in London this month as a wildcard entry into the doubles draw, the club confirmed in a statement.
She last played on the WTA Tour in September 2022 and retired from professional tennis after a third-round defeat at the US Open.
Williams expressed her excitement about returning to the sport, stating, 'Next chapter' Queen's Club feels like the perfect place to begin this next chapter. Grass has given me some of the most meaningful moments of my career, and I'm excited to be back competing on one of the sport's most iconic stages.'
Valeria Camillo, WTA chairperson, welcomed her return, saying, 'Serena is one of the greatest athletes of all-time, with a legacy that extends far beyond the court... I cannot wait to see her face a new generation of top players.'
Williams re-entered the anti-doping pool last year, sparking rumors of a comeback. She holds an impressive record, having been ranked the world No. 1 in women's singles by the WTA for 319 weeks and finishing as the year-end No. 1 five times.
Her glittering career consists of 73 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including 23 Grand Slams (singles titles). She is also the only player to manage a career Grand Slam in both singles and doubles.
