Williams, 44, set to return 4 years after playing her last competitive match

Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis for the first time since the 2022 US Open after accepting a wild card for the women’s doubles event at Queen’s Club. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, 44, is expected to partner Victoria Mboko. Williams fuelled excitement with a social media teaser, while her comeback follows her re-entry into tennis’ anti-doping programme last year.