Serena Williams Takes Wild Card for Queen’s Club
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- Serena Williams accepted a wild‑card invitation to play doubles at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London next week.
- WTA posted an official confirmation of her return, quoting chair Valerie Camillo on her legacy and excitement to see her face a new generation.
- Serena Williams teased the comeback in a 17‑second Nike video on Monday morning, which was followed by the tournament’s “The Queen returns” announcement.
- Serena Williams has earned over $94 million in career prize money and holds 23 major singles titles, 14 major doubles titles, and a career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles.
- Serena Williams previously announced in August 2022 she would “evolve” out of competition after the US Open, but now returns to professional tennis.
Why it matters: The WTA and tournament organizers stand to boost ticket sales and viewership, while sponsors like Nike gain fresh branding exposure; Serena’s return could also raise competition levels, influencing rankings ahead of Wimbledon.
