Serena Williams to Compete in Berlin Open as Part of Tennis Comeback

Serena Williams is making a comeback to professional tennis, with plans to compete in doubles tournaments at the Berlin Open and the Queen's Club in London. This marks a significant return for the 23-time Grand Slam champion, who has not played a match since her third-round exit at the US Open in September 2022.

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the perfect place to start this new chapter

Williams is set to participate in the WTA 500 tournament in Berlin, scheduled from June 13 to 21. While her doubles partner and match schedule are yet to be announced, the tournament organizers expressed their excitement about her presence. She will also play in the preceding Queen's Club tournament in London from June 8 to 14.

In London, Williams will team up with 19-year-old Canadian player Victoria Mboko, an opportunity that Williams described as "the perfect place to start this new chapter." This return follows her second maternity leave and her re-enrollment in the International Tennis Integrity Agency's testing program, a requirement for competitive play.

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Every tournament I am adding to my calendar right now is special, and Berlin is no exception

"Every tournament I am adding to my calendar right now is special, and Berlin is no exception," Williams stated in a press release. Tournament director Markus Zoecke and entertainment director Andrea Petkovic both conveyed their enthusiasm for seeing the tennis icon compete again on the Berlin court. The Berlin event will also feature nine of the world's top ten players, including current world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

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Welcoming Serena Williams to Berlin is pure excitement. You can't get better than that!