Serena Williams is set to make a sensational return to professional tennis this afternoon at the Queen's Club Championships. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion will enter the doubles bracket alongside Canada's Victoria Mboko, marking her first competitive match since the 2022 US Open.
Serena Williams' Comeback at Queen's
At 44 years old, Williams will take to the lawns of west London with an eye on next month's Wimbledon. However, she insists her return is driven by passion rather than ambition. "I don't need to win," she said. "I've won more than most people have in their whole lives, so it's not that important to me. I don't have anything to prove, and everything here is just to gain."
When Does Serena Williams Play at Queen's?
Williams and Mboko will begin their Queen's campaign on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. They face Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in the round of 16. The match is scheduled as the last on Andy Murray Arena, with a start time of 5:30pm BST.
How to Watch Queen's 2026
TV Channel: In the UK, Queen's will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC Two. Women's tournament coverage runs from 1pm to 6pm BST on BBC Two from Tuesday to Friday. On Saturday, coverage moves to BBC One from 1:25pm to 5:15pm, with the Sunday final also on BBC One at the same time. Note that men's tournament timings may differ.
Live Stream: TV licence holders can watch live on the BBC iPlayer app and website.
