Published: June 1, 2026 โข 8:43 PM IST ยท Updated: June 1, 2026 โข 10:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Paris: Serena Williams of the U.S. serves against Germany's Julia Georges during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France.
(File photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: Tennis great Serena Williams is set to make a surprise return to professional tennis nearly four years after her last competitive match.The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card entry for the women's doubles event at Queen's Club, set to be hosted between June 6 and June 21, 2026, marking her first tournament appearance since the 2022 US Open.The announcement was accompanied by a social media post from Williams, who shared a video of herself on court with the caption, "Good news travels fast."The post quickly sparked excitement among tennis fans who have been waiting for signs of a comeback.Speculation about Williams's return had been growing since December, when it emerged that she...