Serena Williams is officially returning to professional tennis. Nearly four years after stepping away from the sport following the 2022 U.S. Open, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion announced that her retirement is over and that she plans to compete again

Serena Williams is making a comeback. The legendary women's tennis star, 44, is returning to the sport. Williams, one of the greatest athletes of all-time, will be competing in doubles next week at the HSBC Championships.

Serena Williams' retirement from tennis didn't last long -- the 39-time Grand Slam winner in singles and doubles just announced she's coming back. As she reaches for her phone, the words "Guess everybody heard the news" appear on the screen