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Serena Williams
Athlete
Serena Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion returning to competitive tennis.
Notable Quotes
"I don't have anything to prove, I don't have anything to lose and everything here is just to gain."View Story →
"I don't need to win. I've won more than most people have in their whole lives, so it's not that important to me, and it's important that I keep reminding myself of that, because I don't have anything to prove."View Story →
"This whole journey is like, I'm putting no pressure on myself."View Story →
"It's summer, the kids aren't in school, so it's a perfect time to get out there, have fun, and see what happens."View Story →
"I don't have anything to prove, I don't have anything to lose and everything here is just to gain."View Story →
"I don't need to win. I've won more than most people have in their whole lives."View Story →
"For me right now... it's really about my kids getting to see me play."View Story →
"I don't need to win. I've won more than most people have in their whole lives, so it's not that important to me..."View Story →
"This whole journey is like, I'm putting no pressure on myself."View Story →
"I got tired of sitting at home!"View Story →
"What do you think? A C-minus?"View Story →
"I had so much fun playing with Vicky [Mboko]. She really was able to hold up the team and play big on the big points - I could really rely on her."View Story →
"I had nothing better to do - I got tired of sitting at home!"View Story →
"I never got to play here [during her singles career], it was always just the men, but it feels so special to play at some place so iconic and where I saw so many of my friends win."View Story →
"you can do anything at any age"View Story →
"I had so much fun playing with Vicky [Mboko]. She really was able to hold up the team and play big on the big points - I could really rely on her."View Story →
"I had nothing better to do - I got tired of sitting at home! My kids are out of school for the summer so why not?!"View Story →
"I never got to play here [during her singles career], it was always just the men, but it feels so special to play at some place so iconic and where I saw so many of my friends win."View Story →
"My God, I think I would give myself – what do you think? A C-minus?"View Story →
"It was so fun. I had so much fun playing with Victoria."View Story →
Related Stories
'You can do anything at any age' - Williams on Queen's comeback
Serena Williams makes a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club, securing a first-round doubles victory alongside Canada's Victoria Mboko. Playing on the Andy Murray Arena, the 44-year-old American icon inspired the crowd by declaring "you can do anything at any age" following their victory.
June 9, 2026Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's
Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.
June 9, 2026'I don't have anything to prove' - why is 44-year-old Williams back?
Serena Williams discusses the reasons for her comeback to competitive tennis and ex-players explain why stars can find a return a tantalising prospect.
June 7, 2026