Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis on Monday after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great set to compete in women¡¯s doubles at Queen¡¯s Club next week.

The 44-year-old, who has not played competitively since the 2022 U.S. Open, has been granted a wild card for the grass-court London tournament, which starts on June 8.

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion will reportedly play alongside teenage Canadian Victoria Mboko.