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Serena Williams returns to tennis, announcing 'next chapter'

NPR News · Jun 1, 2026, 6:20 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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A tennis legend at 44, Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis this month, announcing plans to play in the HSBC Championships in London. Williams, a mother of two, retired nearly four years ago.

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