LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Tennis icon Serena Williams is set to return to professional competition next week at the HSBC Championships.
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion will feature in the doubles draw, marking her first match since stepping away from the WTA Tour.
The HSBC Championships, held in London, is a key grass-court warm-up event ahead of Wimbledon.
Williams has not played a competitive match since her emotional farewell at the 2022 US Open, where she received standing ovations across two weeks.
Her return at 44 has already generated global interest, with fans and fellow players praising her enduring impact on the sport.
The American legend has not yet confirmed her doubles partner for the tournament.
Tournament organizers described her entry as a major boost for the event and for women’s tennis.
Williams retired in 2022 to focus on family and business ventures, but has continued to train and remain active in the sport.
Her appearance at the HSBC Championships signals that the 44-year-old is not ready to close the chapter on her playing career.
The tennis world will now watch closely to see how the former world No. 1 performs on her return to court.
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