Overview
- Williams returned to competition and, on Tuesday at Queen's Club, won her doubles debut with partner Victoria Mboko 7-6, 6-2 — her first official match since September 2, 2022.
- She played at Queen's after receiving a tournament invitation and is scheduled to compete in the WTA Berlin doubles event the following week.
- Reports and eyewitnesses say she kept a high fitness base during her time away, including repeated training sessions with WTA player Alycia Parks and recent practice footage showing intact power and movement.
- Her husband Alexis Ohanian and their two daughters attended the match and Williams said family reasons and enjoyment of the game are key motives for this measured comeback.
- Williams has left a singles return undecided, and observers note that choosing doubles on grass plays to her serve and short-rally strengths while reducing match-by-match physical toll.