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FILE - Serena Williams, of the United States, prepares to serve against Anett Kontaveit, of Estonia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Aug. 31, 2022, in New York.

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Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The WTA Tour has announced that the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen’s Club grass-court tournament. The Queen’s Club tournament starts June 8. Williams has not competed since bidding farewell at the 2022 U.S. Open. Williams said at the time she didn’t want to use the word “retiring” and instead declared that she was “evolving” away from tennis. The WTA says Williams will play “with a partner to be announced in due course.”