Serena Williams is set to make her highly anticipated return to professional tennis at the age of 44, competing in the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in London. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion will play her first match since the 2022 US Open, partnering with Canadian rising star Victoria Mboko in the women's doubles event.
How to Watch Serena Williams at Queen's Today
The first-round doubles match is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, with a start time of 5:30 PM BST or later. The clash will take place on the newly named Andy Murray Arena at the historic Queen's Club in West Kensington, London. UK viewers can watch live on the BBC, with television coverage beginning at 1 PM. For online streaming, the match will be available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Mobile users can access the live stream via the iPlayer app or the dedicated BBC Sport app.
Serena Williams' Comeback Match
Williams and Mboko, a 19-year-old talent she has been mentoring, face the tournament's third seeds, Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe. This round-of-16 encounter marks Williams' official return to competitive tennis after a four-year hiatus. She re-entered the international drug-testing pool to regain eligibility, and instead of jumping into singles, she chose to start her comeback in doubles.
Motivation for Return
Williams has stated that her decision to return is driven by a desire for her young daughters, Olympia and Adira, to see her compete live. She emphasised that she has nothing left to prove and is playing purely for the joy of the game. The 44-year-old icon officially stepped away from the sport after an emotional farewell at the 2022 US Open.
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