Overview
- Tournament organizers announced that Williams will play at the WTA event in Berlin (LTTC Rot‑Weiß), which runs June 13–21, as part of her return to the pro tour.
- Her comeback begins at Queen's Club in London where she is entered in doubles with 19‑year‑old Victoria Mboko before the Berlin engagement.
- Berlin officials said Williams's participation has driven strong excitement and ticket interest, with the tournament director calling it a possibly once‑in‑a‑lifetime chance to see her play.
- Williams has kept key details private, confirming only that each tournament is special and that she plans to use the grass events to build form, while it remains unclear whether she will play singles in Berlin.
- The return follows nearly four years away after an earlier retirement and a second maternity break and carries added weight because Williams holds 23 Grand Slam singles titles and four Olympic gold medals.