Serena Williams Return Set as Tennis Legend Plans Comeback in London
- Serena Williams is reportedly pursuing a comeback at the Queen's Club tournament in London next month, seeking a doubles wildcard entry alongside 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko.
- Williams, 44, became eligible to compete after rejoining the sport's drug testing pool last August and completing the mandatory six-month waiting period in February, while losing 31 pounds through strenuous physical training.
- On his podcast, former champion Andy Roddick suggested the comeback might extend beyond doubles, noting that if Williams enters the tour, she likely intends to play singles at Wimbledon this year.
- Fellow stars have welcomed the potential return; Naomi Osaka noted that Williams always attracts an audience, while Madison Keys stated her presence is only good for the sport.
- The Queen's Club tournament serves as a grass-court tune-up for Wimbledon, which begins three weeks later, where Williams could potentially reunite with her sister, Venus Williams, who has played intermittently on the WTA Tour.
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The American legend is reportedly seriously considering a doubles appearance at Queen's Club.
Wimbledon is desperate for some Serena Williams drama
Serena Williams is already making plans to sprinkle some of her stardust on Wimbledon this year – and an All England Club already deprived of big names for this year will be delighted to hear it. Williams, 44, rejoined the anti-doping pool at the end of last year, a requirement for anyone wishing to play professional tennis. Having passed the six-month probationary period, she is now eyeing a return on the grass that could start in just over a w…
The tennis legend is reportedly planning a return to the courts.
Serena Williams Reportedly Making A Tennis Comeback After Four Years
LISA OConnor/ AFF-USA.COM / MEGA In a surprising turn of events, Serena Williams is reportedly preparing a monumental return to professional tennis after nearly four years away from competitive sports. The iconic athlete has apparently requested a tournament entry to play alongside a rising international star in an upcoming grass-court event in London. Despite her previous public denials and statements downplaying the rumors, recent development…
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