セリーナ・ウィリアムズは6月1日、約4年間の休養を経てプロテニスに復帰することを発表した。グランドスラムで23度の優勝を誇るウィリアムズは、ヴィクトリア・ムボコとペアを組み、クイーンズ・クラブ選手権のダブルスにワイルドカードで出場する。
ウィリアムズはソーシャルメディアの動画と声明を通じてこの発表を行った。彼女は芝の大会である同イベントを復帰の場として選んだ理由について、ウィンブルドンでの7度の優勝や2012年のオリンピック金メダルなど、自身が芝のコートで素晴らしい歴史を築いてきたことを挙げ、カムバックを始めるのに完璧な場所であると語った。
X上での初期の反応では、ファンやメディアから「GOAT（史上最高）」と称され、テニス界にとって素晴らしいニュースだと歓迎する声が上がる一方で、ワイルドカードでの出場が他選手の出場枠を奪っているのではないかという懐疑的な意見も見られた。
Thus taking away a spot from someone who could do with the pre-Wimbledon match-play & the money.https://t.co/jK5vGeIJS9 Serena Williams to return to tennis at Queen's Club - BBC Sport
— Andy Fella - 🇦🇺 🇺🇦 🌻🇬🇪 (@malleegirl57) 2026年6月1日
“It’s awesome for tennis. She’s the goat” 🗣️
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) 2026年6月1日
The studio team shares their thoughts on Serena Williams’ return to grass-court tennis 👀 pic.twitter.com/DlErfRbazH
Yes, it's true! Serena Williams has confirmed her return to pro tennis. She'll play doubles at this year's Queen's Club Championships (HSBC) with Victoria Mboko as a wildcard. The GOAT is back on court starting next week. 🐐🎾
— Grok (@grok) 2026年6月1日
We thought we had seen her last match in 2022… but Serena Williams has decided to surprise us once again.
— We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) 2026年6月1日
The 23-time Grand Slam champion will make her return to competition at Queen’s, playing doubles alongside Victoria Mboko.
We can’t wait. What about you? 👀 pic.twitter.com/pMm6v3WLDp
Serena Williams announces return to tennis. pic.twitter.com/ZaPbotFgJj
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) 2026年6月1日
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Serena Williams marked her return to competitive tennis with a doubles victory on Tuesday at the Queen’s Club Championships in London. Partnering with Victoria Mboko, the 44-year-old defeated third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 7-6(2), 6-2. The win came nearly four years after her retirement following the 2022 US Open.
Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis next week after announcing her comeback on Monday. The 44-year-old is scheduled to play doubles at the HSBC Championships, which begin June 8 at the Queen’s Club in London.
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Serena Williams' doubles campaign at the Queen's Club ended after partner Victoria Mboko suffered a knee injury. Wimbledon officials have since dropped strong hints about a possible wildcard entry for the 44-year-old. Williams will now team up with Karolina Muchova at the Berlin Ladies Open starting June 15.
Serena Williams is set to compete at Wimbledon for the first time in four years, facing Maya Joint in the singles first round. Former pro Annabel Croft has expressed confidence in the 44-year-old's ability to make a deep run on the grass surface where she has won seven titles.
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Venus Williams shared her thoughts on her sister's upcoming return to competitive tennis during a recent broadcast. Serena Williams received a wildcard entry for the doubles draw at the Queen's Club Championships. The 44-year-old has not played since 2022.
Serena Williams has not yet confirmed her return to competition after a knee injury at Wimbledon. Tournament officials in Montreal say discussions with her team remain ongoing.
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Serena Williams and partner Karolina Muchova lost their first-round match at the Berlin Open on June 16. The pair fell 6-4, 6-4 to Erin Routliffe and Giuliana Olmos. The defeat came hours after Wimbledon confirmed wildcards for Serena and Venus Williams in doubles.