Tennis fans around the world are asking one burning question today: what time does Serena Williams play today? After nearly four years away from professional tennis, the 23-time Grand Slam champion is making her highly anticipated return — and the answer is right here.
Serena Williams Is Playing TODAY — June 9, 2026
The moment tennis fans have been waiting for is finally here. Serena Williams is playing her first professional match today, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the HSBC Championships (Queen’s Club) in London, UK. This marks her first competitive appearance since the 2022 US Open.
What Time Does Serena Williams Play Today?
Here are the key scheduling details for her match today:
- Match Time: Not before 12:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. BST (London local time)
- Venue: Andy Murray Arena, Queen’s Club, London
- Tournament: 2026 HSBC Championships — WTA 500, Queen’s Club
- Format: Women’s Doubles — First Round
- Position on Schedule: Last match of the day on Andy Murray Arena
Note: As the final match on Andy Murray Arena, the exact start time depends on how long earlier matches run. The match will not begin before 12:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. local time.
Who Is Serena Williams Playing Against Today?
Serena Williams is competing in the Women’s Doubles alongside her partner, Victoria Mboko — the 19-year-old Canadian rising star who was voted WTA Newcomer of the Year in 2025 and has risen into the WTA Top 10. The wildcard pair will face the No. 3 seeds Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe in the first round.
How to Watch Serena Williams Play Today
In the United States:
- Tennis Channel 2 — Live broadcast starting at 6 p.m. ET
- Fubo TV — Streaming (free trial available)
- Philo — Streaming
- Peacock — Select matches available
- DirecTV — Tennis Channel 2 available
In the United Kingdom:
- Sky Sports Tennis
- NOW TV (streaming)
Why Is Serena Williams Making a Comeback in 2026?
Williams stepped away from tennis in September 2022 after the US Open, famously saying she was “evolving away” from tennis rather than retiring. She said at the time that her decision was driven by a desire to grow her family — and notably avoided using the word “retirement.” Speculation about a potential comeback began building after she re-entered the anti-doping programme in 2025, a mandatory requirement before competing on tour again.
Now 44 years old, Serena addressed the media ahead of her return with characteristic honesty:
“I don’t need to win. I’ve won more than most people have in their whole lives. Winning is not important to me, and it’s important that I keep reminding myself of that. I don’t have anything to prove, I don’t have anything to lose, and everything here is just to gain.”
Serena Williams’ Full Comeback Schedule — Summer 2026
Her return is not a one-off. Serena has confirmed at least two tournaments so far, with strong speculation of more to come:
HSBC Championships — Queen’s Club, London
- Dates: June 8–14, 2026
- Surface: Grass
- Format: Women’s Doubles (with Victoria Mboko)
- First Match: June 9, 2026 (TODAY)
Berlin Tennis Open
- Dates: Beginning June 15, 2026
- Category: WTA 500
- Format: Women’s Doubles
- Partner: To be confirmed
Wimbledon Championships (Speculated)
- Dates: Begin June 29, 2026
- Many tennis insiders, including former World No. 1 Lindsay Davenport, believe Serena is timing her comeback with Wimbledon in mind. Davenport told ESPN: “You have to think that she’s going to ease her way back into singles. Then all of a sudden it’s game on again for the Grand Slam race.”
Serena has 7 Wimbledon singles titles and 6 Wimbledon doubles titles to her name — no other active player comes close.
What Did Serena Say About Berlin?
Confirming her addition of the Berlin Tennis Open to her schedule, Serena said:
“Every tournament I add to my schedule right now feels special, and Berlin is no exception. I’m excited to compete in front of the German fans and continue building momentum throughout the grass-court season.”
How Has Serena Looked in Practice?
Footage from Serena’s first practice session at Queen’s Club went viral, showing the 44-year-old hitting with precision and moving fluidly across the grass. Her doubles partner Mboko told reporters: “She’s hitting great. She has such clean ball striking — she could probably take years off and when she steps on the court she could probably find that rhythm again and find her timing.”
A Legend Returns: By the Numbers
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grand Slam Singles Titles | 23 |
| Wimbledon Singles Titles | 7 |
| Last Professional Match | 2022 US Open |
| Years Away from Tour | Nearly 4 |
| Age at Comeback | 44 |
| Current Comeback Partner | Victoria Mboko |
Why This Comeback Matters
Serena Williams is widely regarded as the greatest female tennis player of all time. Her return — even in doubles — has sent shockwaves through the tennis world. Former players, current stars, and millions of fans are tuning in not because they expect her to win a 24th Grand Slam today, but because watching Serena Williams on a tennis court is something that simply transcends sport.
Lindsay Davenport, watching her old rival warm up on grass, perhaps said it best: “Watching her walk off the court in New York, I really thought it was goodbye. Some players, you think, ‘oh, they might come back’, but I never thought that that would be the case.”
Yet here she is.
Drop a comment below — are you watching Serena play today, and do you think she’ll make it all the way to Wimbledon? Stay tuned for live updates as history unfolds on Andy Murray Arena!