Serena Williams’ doubles comeback cut short after partner’s injury
Serena Williams’ much-anticipated return to tennis was halted unexpectedly after her doubles partner, Victoria Mboko, withdrew from the Queen’s Club tournament due to injury. The pair had made a winning start but could not continue after Mboko suffered a setback. Williams had hoped to build momentum in her comeback, but now looks ahead to her next opportunity. The tennis legend’s future plans, including a possible Wimbledon appearance, remain undecided.
Match highlights
- Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko won their first-round doubles match at Queen’s Club.
- Mboko withdrew from the tournament after injuring her left knee during a singles match against Karolina Pliskova.
- The withdrawal forced Williams to end her Queen’s Club campaign early, though she is expected to play in the Berlin Open doubles next week.
- Williams has not confirmed if she will compete in singles or seek a Wimbledon doubles wildcard.
- The comeback has generated excitement, with Williams expressing her desire to play in front of her daughters and delighting fans with her performance.
