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06/01 10:03 CDT 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
By ANDREW DAMPF
AP Sports Writer
LONDON (AP) --- Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44
after nearly four years away from the sport.
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 WTA Tour
announced Monday.
The Queen's Club tournament starts June 8
Williams has not competed since bidding farewell at the 2022 U.S. Open. At the
time, Williams said she didn't want to use the word "retiring" and instead
declared that she was "evolving" away from tennis.
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