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Serena Williams returns to tennis, announcing 'next chapter'

Serena Williams returns to tennis, announcing 'next chapter'
NPR News Monday 01 June 2026, 18:20 UTC By Bill Chappell 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Angela Weiss)

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.

(Image credit: Angela Weiss)

Serena Williams (PERSON) the HSBC Championships (EVENT) London (LOCATION) Williams (PERSON) Angela Weiss (PERSON)
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