Overview
- Williams confirmed on Monday that she accepted a wildcard into the doubles draw at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in London, with the tournament starting June 8.
- She became eligible to compete after rejoining the sport's anti-doping testing pool and completing the required six months of availability on February 22.
- Multiple outlets report she is expected to partner Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, but tournament organisers say a partner will be announced in due course.
- There is widespread media speculation that the Queen's appearance could lead to Wimbledon entry, but no official Wimbledon singles or doubles entries have been confirmed.
- The WTA and tournament officials praised the comeback, Nike helped publicise the announcement, and the return is likely to boost interest, ticket demand and attention on the grass season.