Serena Williams returns to court at Queen's Club after nearly four-year absence

Serena Williams, the legendary American tennis player, made a highly anticipated return to the court on Tuesday, nearly four years after her last competitive match. The 44-year-old mother of two, who had previously stated she was 'evolving' away from tennis, appeared at Queen's Club to play doubles with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko.

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Let's go Serena

Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, had not officially retired, but her emotional farewell at the U.S. Open in September 2022 left many believing her professional career was over. Her reappearance in London, not far from Wimbledon where she won seven singles titles, has become the main topic of conversation in the sports community.

A packed crowd filled the Andy Murray Arena to watch Williams, dressed in light pink, warm up and play. Fans chanted "Let's go Serena" as she delivered an aggressive volley in the opening game. One dedicated fan, Mukami Wambora from Nairobi, Kenya, flew to London specifically to see her idol play for the first time. "It feels like a godsend that she's coming back because now and I can finally watch my favourite tennis player," Wambora said.

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I missed out watching her play when she was in full swing. So it feels like a godsend that she's coming back because now and I can finally watch my favourite tennis player

Williams, who also boasts 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister Venus, is expected to compete in doubles in Berlin and potentially make a remarkable return to Wimbledon later this month. Her enduring skill and presence on the court continue to inspire millions.

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Serena will always be Serena, even when she didn't have good matches she was still on another level, and we've seen through her sister Venus that it's not about age it's about skill. They say form is temporary; class is permanent.