Frank Rondel
Serena Williams return is now the main story in tennis, as the 23-time Grand Slam champion is set to play her first professional match in nearly 4 years. She is scheduled for doubles at the HSBC Championships in London, as noted by the customreceipt.com.
Serena Williams will play doubles in London
The tournament confirmed her appearance on social media. The message immediately drew attention from fans and the WTA. Williams last played a Grand Slam match at the 2022 U.S. Open.
Her comeback will happen on grass, shortly before Wimbledon starts on June 29. That makes the timing especially symbolic for tennis followers.
Why her comeback matters
Williams has not publicly explained the decision yet. However, she shared a training video with the phrase: “Guess everybody heard the news.”
Key details of the return include:
- Event: HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club
- Format: Doubles competition
- Start date: June 7
- Surface: Grass
- Context: First professional match since 2022
The return also comes after Williams denied comeback rumors last December. At that time, she wrote that she was not coming back.
What is known now
Before the tournament, these are the main confirmed points:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Player | Serena Williams |
| Tournament | HSBC Championships |
| City | London |
| Competition | Doubles |
| Previous major appearance | 2022 U.S. Open |
Williams stepped away from tennis in 2022, saying she preferred the word “evolution” to retirement. Since then, she welcomed her second daughter, Adira, and focused on family and business.
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