American Serena Williams, winner of 23 Grand Slam titles, will return to professional tennis at the age of 44 after confirming her participation in the Queen’s doubles tournament.
The winner of 23 Grand Slam titles has not played a match since September 2022, when she lost to Australian Ajla Tomljanović in the third round of the U.S. Open. Williams will compete in the London tournament alongside 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, thanks to an invitation from the organization.
Now aiming for Wimbledon
“Queen’s Club seems like the perfect place to start this new chapter.”
“Grass has given me some of the most special moments of my career.”
“And I’m excited to be back competing on one of the most iconic stages in the sport.”
The former world No. 1 said in a statement released by the tournament, which will be held from June 8 to 14.
She has not played a match since September 2022
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The presence of Serena Williams in this tennis tournament, of 500 category, opens the door, according to several British media, to a possible participation in Wimbledon.
There she won seven singles titles and another seven doubles titles: together with her sister Venus Williams.
Meets the requirements and is ready to compete
Serena Williams’ return to tennis comes after she re-enrolled in the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) testing program.
Prerequisite to compete again.
After completing the six-month period required by anti-doping regulations, the American is now cleared to return to the circuit.
“Serena Williams is one of the greatest sportswomen the world has ever seen.”
“And we are delighted that he will be making his return to tennis at the Queen’s tournament.”
“It’s very exciting for the tournament and for the fans to have a tennis icon make his return at this venue.”
Laura Robson, tournament director, said.
With information from EFE
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