Screenshot courtesy of The Grio | LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 12: Serena Williams of the United States trains during a practice session on Day Five of the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club on June 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)
Serena Williams’ return ends after one match as doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdraws injured
Serena Williams’ return to professional tennis at the Queen’s Club is over after just one match, with her 19-year-old doubles partner Victoria Mboko forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a knee injury.
The comeback had electrified the tennis world on Tuesday when she and Mboko, playing together as a wild-card entry, knocked off third-seeded Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe 7-6 (2), 6-2 in her first professional match since the 2022 U.S. Open.
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