Serena Williams’ tennis comeback: Her first match in four years and how to watch

Serena Williams, 44, made her return to professional tennis on June 9, 2026, playing women's doubles at the Queen's Club grass-court tournament (WTA 500) for the first time in four years. She partnered with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, facing No. 3 seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, a seven-time Wimbledon winner, is competing in grass-court events ahead of Wimbledon 2026.