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Serena Williams Takes Queen’s Club Wild Card, Eyes Wimbledon

6/3/2026

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Williams Accepts Wildcard

Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam champion, accepted a doubles wild card for the Queen’s Club event in London, partnering 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko.
Williams rejoined the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) drug-testing program in late 2025 and aims to play singles at Wimbledon on June 29, 2026, and the U.S. Open in August.
Rick Macci said Williams can serve at 120 mph.
Williams lost 34 pounds in 2025 with GLP-1 drug Zepbound.

Summary

Williams Returns

Serena Williams announced comeback, which WTA Chairwoman Valerie Camillo called a chance to meet a generation.
Coco Gauff said the comeback is 'Dreams come true' and regrets never playing Williams.
John McEnroe joked in Paris that Williams could aim to win Wimbledon.
Naomi Osaka said the return will draw viewers and she will watch Williams's match.
Allyson Felix and Lindsey Vonn posted tweets, noting the comeback reflects a veteran-athlete trend.

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Williams Cleared

Serena Williams secured clearance from the International Tennis Integrity Agency to compete in the HSBC Championships after denying it in December 2025.
Her career earnings of $94 million make her the highest-earning female tennis star in history.
Organizers expect a surge in ticket sales and global broadcast viewership because of her participation.
Williams partnered with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, creating cross-national exposure and a mentorship narrative.

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Williams Accepts Wildcard

Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam champion, accepted a doubles wild card for the Queen’s Club event in London, partnering 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko.
Williams rejoined the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) drug-testing program in late 2025 and aims to play singles at Wimbledon on June 29, 2026, and the U.S. Open in August.
Rick Macci said Williams can serve at 120 mph.
Williams lost 34 pounds in 2025 with GLP-1 drug Zepbound.

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