Serena Williams, 44, will return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club Championships in London. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to compete in the doubles draw at the grass-court tournament, which begins on June 8.
According to Japan Times Sports, Williams has not played competitively since the 2022 U.S. Open. Africa News reports that the American has been away from the sport for nearly four years. The Queen's Club Championships is a grass-court tournament held in London, scheduled to begin on June 8.
Al Jazeera reports that Williams received a women's doubles wildcard entry for the tournament. The outlet notes the return of the 44-year-old to competitive tennis.
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Williams' last competitive appearance occurred at the 2022 U.S. Open, according to Japan Times Sports. Africa News identifies Williams as a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion. The wild card entry allows Williams to participate in the doubles draw at Queen's Club, with the tournament beginning on June 8.
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