44-year-old Serena Williams returns to tennis

23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams returns to tennis at 44. She will play doubles at a London tournament.

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44-year-old Serena Williams returns to tennis — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

23-time Grand Slam champion and former world No.1 Serena Williams is officially returning to tennis. The 44-year-old American star will compete in doubles at a London tournament in 2026.

Organizers of the WTA-500 grass court tournament in London announced the decision, according to Oxu.Az. The event will take place from June 8-14.

Williams ended her career after the 2022 US Open, where she lost in the third round to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic.

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