Serena Williams has become the latest A-list athlete to plan an encore performance with a return to competitive tennis after a nearly four-year absence for the 23-times Grand Slam winner and mother of two.

CNN’s Don Riddell has the details.

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.

Tennis legend Serena Williams is coming out of retirement and will compete for the first time in almost four years at the HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club in London.

Tennis great Serena Williams is set to return to the court in the doubles competition at the HSBC Championships next week, Queen’s Club has confirmed.

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen’s Club grass-court tournament,

Serena Williams stepped away from tennis in September 2022, and while she never completely ruled out a return, she remained away from the sport for nearly four years. That changed Monday when Williams,

Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis for the first time in nearly four years when she plays in the women's doubles at Queen's.