Tennis legend Serena Williams could be set for a sensational return to competitive action four years after stepping away from the sport, with reports linking her to next month’s Queen’s Club tournament in London.
Key Highlights:
- erena Williams is reportedly in talks for a possible tennis comeback at the Queen’s Club tournament in June.
- She may compete in the WTA 500 event, likely in doubles, but no agreement or wildcard has been confirmed.
- Reports suggest she could partner young Canadian player Victoria Mboko if she enters the draw.
- Williams last played professionally at the 2022 US Open, after which she “evolved away” from tennis rather than formally retiring.
- A return would require a wildcard entry and could generate major attention ahead of Wimbledon.
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is said to be in discussions over a possible doubles appearance at the WTA 500 grass-court event scheduled to begin on June 8.
Although no deal has been finalized, the 44-year-old American became eligible to compete again in February after completing the required six months in the anti-doping testing pool.
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Williams would require a wildcard entry to participate at Queen’s, where two doubles wildcard slots are still available ahead of the tournament.
Speculation over her return increased after the Served podcast, hosted by former world number one Andy Roddick, reported that Williams could partner 19-year-old Canadian rising star Victoria Mboko in the doubles draw.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in tennis history, Williams won 23 Grand Slam singles titles during her illustrious career, the highest tally by a woman in the Open era and second only to Margaret Court overall.
She also enjoyed huge success in doubles alongside her sister Venus Williams, winning 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals together.
Williams last played professionally at the 2022 US Open, where she lost to Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round in what many believed was her farewell appearance.
At the time, she resisted using the word “retirement,” insisting she was instead “evolving away” from tennis.
Her potential comeback comes amid renewed public attention surrounding her fitness and lifestyle transformation.
Over the past year, Williams revealed she had lost about 31 pounds through intensive training that included running, cycling and preparing for a half-marathon.
She also became associated with healthcare company Ro, which offers GLP-1 weight-loss treatments such as Wegovy and Zepbound.
The Lawn Tennis Association traditionally prioritises British players for wildcard entries at domestic tournaments, but officials have hinted that exceptional cases could influence decisions.
LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd previously acknowledged that unique circumstances might warrant a special wildcard allocation, while performance director Michael Bourne also suggested commercial considerations could play a role.
A return for Williams at Queen’s would likely generate global attention, especially with Wimbledon, where she won seven singles and seven doubles titles beginning later in June.
Her elder sister, Venus Williams, now 45, continues to compete occasionally on the WTA Tour and has already featured in several tournaments this year.
If Serena does make her comeback, it would mark one of the most remarkable returns in modern tennis history.
