Serena Williams Discusses Possible Doubles Return at Queen's Club

Serena Williams is considering entering the doubles competition at the Queen's Club tournament in London. The event starts on Monday, June 8, three weeks before Wimbledon. Williams, 44, last competed at the 2022 US Open. She has not used the term retirement and has described her departure from the sport as evolving away from it.

Williams holds 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 major doubles titles, all won with her sister Venus. She has won Wimbledon seven times in singles and doubles combined. Discussions about a return center on doubles rather than singles. The Served podcast reported that Williams could partner 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko.

Williams has been eligible to compete since February 22 after completing six months in the anti-doping testing program. Participation at Queen's Club would require a wildcard entry. Two wildcards are available for the doubles draw. One is reserved for pairings that include a former world number one, a major champion from the past decade, or a player ranked inside the top 30.

LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd said in April that wildcards are typically reserved for British players, though exceptional circumstances could allow flexibility. No final decision on Williams' participation has been reached.