Tennis Legend Serena Williams to Return at Queen's Club Championships

LONDON, June 1 (CNA) - The organizers of the Queen's Club Championships announced today that American tennis star Serena Williams will return to the court to compete in the women's doubles event later this month. According to AFP, the 44-year-old Williams, who holds 23 Grand Slam singles titles, has not competed since her third-round exit at the 2022 US Open. She posted on social media, "Good news travels fast," accompanied by a video of her walking on a court in white Nike tennis gear. Rumors of her comeback had been circulating since it was reported last December that she had rejoined the anti-doping testing program, a prerequisite for returning to the tour. The Queen's Club Championships is a key grass-court warm-up for Wimbledon. Williams has received a wildcard for the doubles and is reportedly set to partner with Canadian prospect Victoria Mboko. Williams stated that the Queen's Club Championships "feels like the perfect place to start this new chapter." "Grass courts have brought me some of the most meaningful moments in my career, and I'm excited to be back and competing on one of the most iconic stages in the sport."