Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko on a grass tennis court at Queen's Club under sunny skies.
Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko on a grass tennis court at Queen's Club under sunny skies.
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Serena Williams announces return to tennis at Queen’s Club

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Serena Williams confirmed on June 1 that she will return to professional tennis after nearly four years away. The 23-time Grand Slam champion received a wildcard for the doubles draw at the Queen’s Club Championships alongside Victoria Mboko.

Williams made the announcement through a social media video and statement. She described the grass-court event as the perfect place to begin her comeback, citing her strong history on the surface that includes seven Wimbledon titles and an Olympic gold medal in 2012.

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Initial reactions on X show excitement from fans and media calling Serena the GOAT and saying it's awesome for tennis, alongside some skepticism about her wildcard taking spots from others.

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