Official: Serena Williams will return to the WTA circuit at Queen's

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It's official: Serena Williams is back. After many weeks of rumors, the WTA Queen's 2026 has officially announced that the American tennis player will compete in the doubles draw starting from June 8th, marking the highly anticipated return in women's tennis after almost 4 years of absence.

Serena has not competed professionally since September 3, 2022, when she was eliminated from the US Open by Ajla Tomljanovic in 3 sets. Since then, the queen of the WTA circuit had stayed away from the courts. However, a few months ago, alarms went off when her name reappeared in the testing pool. Now, her comeback is a reality, and her dance partner will be Victoria Mboko as she gears up to also return to individual tournaments.

THE QUEEN RETURNS 👑

Serena Williams is BACK & set for doubles at the #HSBCChampionships! @WTA | @serenawilliams pic.com/lohvVo7cEy

— HSBC Championships (@QueensTennis) June 1, 2026

Yes, Serena Williams' plan is not only about playing doubles tournaments, but her intention is to return to the individual circuit after a significant physical transformation. At 44 years old, the youngest of the Williams sisters still feels she has what it takes for one last dance. She has chosen the grass court season for her triumphant return to test herself and see how far she can go.

Serena's return, great news for tennis

With 23 Grand Slams in singles, 14 in doubles, and 2 in mixed doubles, Serena is one of the most distinguished personalities in tennis history. Therefore, her comeback is excellent news for everyone. Furthermore, she is doing it at such a prestigious tournament like Queen's, waiting to see if she decides to play the Wimbledon singles or doubles draw. The American player has been training in the shadows and has decided that now is the exact moment to put it into practice.

Amid Aryna Sabalenka's dominance in the WTA circuit, the queen's return is an extra boost for the women's tour, adding a historic name to continue growing rapidly. Serena will return without a ranking, although she will undoubtedly receive wildcards in every tournament she intends to participate in, allowing her to face top players from the early rounds. It's not the first time we have seen a grand comeback after a long hiatus, and if anyone can achieve it, it's her.

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