Serena Williams reportedly considering tennis comeback at Queen’s Club
The Story
Serena Williams is considering returning to elite tennis at the Queen’s Club WTA 500 event in London in June 2026, according to a podcast report. The 23-time grand slam singles champion, who has not competed since the 2022 US Open, has been back in the drug testing pool for six months.
Key Facts
- The Served podcast, hosted by Andy Roddick and L Jon Wertheim, reported that Williams will seek a doubles wildcard alongside 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, ranked No 19 in singles.
- The Queen’s WTA 500 event begins 8 June 2026.
- Williams has been training in Florida and working with world No 79 Alycia Parks, who posted a video of them hitting together in March.
- Williams appeared on the retired players’ list until her return to the drug testing pool last year.
- Naomi Osaka said she would be “tuned into the first match” and called Williams a role model.
- Madison Keys said “Serena Williams playing tennis is only good for tennis” and called her the GOAT.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
Whether Williams will definitely accept a wildcard or compete in singles; the article states she is “considering” a return and the report is from a podcast.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Serena Williams, 23-time grand slam singles champion
- Victoria Mboko, 19-year-old Canadian tennis player
- Alycia Parks, world No 79 tennis player
- Naomi Osaka, tennis player
- Madison Keys, world No 5 tennis player
- Andy Roddick, former world No 1 and podcast host
- L Jon Wertheim, journalist and podcast host
Sources: The Guardian
