Serena Williams’ simple explanation for why she came out of retirement
Beginning this week, Williams will be playing doubles at the Queen’s Club Championships alongside Canadian teenager and world No. 9 Victoria Mboko. She will also play doubles at the Berlin Open later this month.
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Tennis Serena Williams’ simple explanation for why she came out of retirement By Grace McCarron Published June 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Serena Williams is back on the tour. Beginning this week, Williams will be playing doubles at the Queen’s Club Championships alongside Canadian teenager and world No. 9 Victoria Mboko. She will also play doubles at the Berlin Open later this month. Why did she choose to come back at age 44? The answer was easy. Serena Williams of the United States speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of the HSBC Championships at The Queen’s Club on June 07, 2026 in London, England.
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