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Serena Williams Confirms Tennis Comeback at Queen's Club After Four-Year Absence

Sourced from 4 publications

  • •Williams confirmed her return to professional tennis at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club, a WTA 500 event in London.
  • •The 44-year-old mother of two will compete in women's doubles alongside 20-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko.
  • •NPR reports Williams described the comeback as her 'next chapter,' while The Guardian quotes her calling Queen's Club 'the perfect place' for her return.
  • •This marks Williams' first professional appearance since stepping away from the sport nearly four years ago.
  • •No further competitive plans beyond Queen's Club have been announced.

Sources

Serena Williams to return to tennis

Inquirer

Serena Williams confirms her tennis comeback at Queen’s next week aged 44

The Guardian

Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen's doubles

BBC World

Serena Williams returns to tennis, announcing 'next chapter'

NPR News

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