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Serena Williams is set to return to tennis at the Queen’s Club Championships

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion will play with a partner to be announced after nearly four years away from competition.

  • On Monday, June 1, Serena Williams announced her return to professional tennis, confirming she will compete in the doubles event at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club next week.
  • Williams sparked comeback speculation after reentering the International Tennis Integrity Agency's anti-doping pool on February 22, fulfilling eligibility requirements despite previously stating she was "evolving away from tennis."
  • The 44-year athlete credited GLP-1 medication for 34 lbs weight loss and improved health; she will partner with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko for the competition starting June 8.
  • Tournament director Laura Robson welcomed the 23-time major winner, stating, "Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen, and we're delighted that she will be making her return."
  • Following the HSBC Championships, Williams may pursue a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, marking her first competitive matches in nearly four years after the 2022 US Open.
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FILE - Serena Williams acknowledges the crowd after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic, of Austrailia, iin the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sept. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)(AP/John Minchillo) FILE - Serena Williams acknowledges the crowd after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic, of Austrailia, iin the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sept. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)(A…

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