- Serena Williams has confirmed an expanded return to professional tennis, adding a second grass-court tournament to her schedule, which has intensified speculation about a potential Wimbledon appearance.
- The 44-year-old will make her comeback next week in London, playing doubles at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club alongside Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko , before competing in doubles at the Berlin Tennis Open from 15 June.
- Williams, whose last professional match was at the US Open in 2022, re-entered the anti-doping programme, a mandatory step for returning players, with former world number one Lindsay Davenport suggesting this protocol delayed her comeback.
- The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion expressed enthusiasm for her return, stating she is excited to compete and build momentum, while Davenport believes a singles appearance at Wimbledon is her ultimate objective.
- Davenport also commented on Williams' impressive physical condition and determined mindset, suggesting she is returning to make an immediate impact, as she remains one Grand Slam singles title shy of Margaret Court’s all-time women’s record.
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Serena Williams fuels Wimbledon speculation as she adds second tournament to her comeback schedule
