Serena Williams Returns to Tennis at Queen's Club After Four Years
Serena Williams, 44, made a winning return to professional tennis at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in London on June 9, 2026, partnering 19-year-old Victoria Mboko in women's doubles. The 23-time Grand Slam champion defeated the third-seeded team 7-6, 6-2. Williams, who last played at the 2022 U.S. Open, said her comeback is about her children seeing her play, not winning titles. She is also scheduled to play in Berlin and may consider Wimbledon.
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Serena Williams' Wimbledon preparations suffer blow with Berlin doubles defeat
Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, suffered an opening-round defeat at the Berlin Open on Tuesday, losing 6-4, 6-4 alongside Czech partner Karolina Muchova to Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe. The loss comes during her comeback tour after being absent from tennis since 2022. Last week at Queen's, Williams played only one match after her partner Victoria Mboko withdrew due to injury. Hours before the Berlin match, Williams received a wildcard to play women's doubles at Wimbledon with her sister Venus, making the early exit a setback for her grass-court preparation.
SkySports | NewsSerena and Venus Williams to Play Doubles at Wimbledon
Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a wildcard to compete in doubles at Wimbledon later this month. Serena, 44, made her competitive return last week after a four-year hiatus, partnering with 19-year-old Victoria Mboko. Their first match ended in victory, but Mboko withdrew due to a knee injury sustained in singles. Serena is also scheduled to play this week at the Berlin Open with Karolina Muchova. Venus, who turns 46 on Wednesday, has continued sporadic competition. The Williams sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together, including six at Wimbledon. Their first two Wimbledon doubles titles, in 2000 and 2002, also came via wildcards. Wimbledon runs from June 29 to July 12.
Forbes - BusinessPetkovic: Serena Williams in Top Shape Ahead of Berlin Doubles Comeback
Serena Williams (44) will play doubles with Czech Karolina Muchova (29) at the VANDA Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open, marking her sensational comeback. Williams played her first match since the 2022 US Open in London, winning with Canadian Victoria Mboko before Mboko's injury forced withdrawal. Former German top player Andrea Petkovic praised Williams' form, noting her 120 mph serve and excellent preparation. Tournament director Markus Zoecke expects Williams' first Berlin match on Tuesday or Wednesday. Williams is considering a Wimbledon wild card, having won 23 Grand Slam singles titles. The Berlin Open features eight of the top 10 world players in singles.
BILD - SportSerena Williams' Doubles Comeback Ends Early in London; She Will Play in Berlin
Serena Williams' highly anticipated doubles comeback at London's Queen's Club ended prematurely after her partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, suffered an injury during a singles match and was unable to continue in doubles. The duo withdrew, allowing Laura Siegemund and Leylah Fernandez to advance to the semifinals without a match. According to BILD, Williams will next compete at the Berlin Tennis Open, partnering with world number 10 Karolína Muchová (29). The announcement is expected Saturday at a reception at the Czech ambassador's residence. The Berlin tournament, held at the Steffi Graf Stadium, serves as a key warm-up for Wimbledon (June 29-July 12). Eight of the top 10 singles players are entered. French Open winner Mirra Andreeva (19) has withdrawn from Berlin, needing rest. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam winner and seven-time Wimbledon champion, may also accept a wildcard for Wimbledon singles. Her family attended her London matches.
BILD - SportSerena Williams Pays Tribute to Victoria Mboko After Injury Ends Queen's Club Doubles Campaign
Serena Williams has paid tribute to her 19-year-old doubles partner Victoria Mboko after a knee injury forced Mboko to withdraw from the Queen's Club doubles tournament. Mboko retired from her singles match against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday after slipping in the second set, and officially withdrew from doubles on Thursday morning, giving Leylah Fernandez and Laura Siegemund a walkover into the semi-finals. Williams, 44, who returned to tennis after nearly four years away, posted a photo on Instagram training with her daughter Olympia, expressing gratitude for the week and wishing Mboko a speedy recovery. Williams has not ruled out playing Wimbledon, where she has won six singles and six doubles titles. The All England Club's wild card committee will make decisions next week, with organizers aware of the excitement surrounding Williams' return.
SkySports | NewsSerena Williams and Victoria Mboko Withdraw from Queen's Club Doubles Due to Mboko Injury
Serena Williams' return to competitive tennis at Queen's Club ended prematurely after her doubles partner, 19-year-old Victoria Mboko, withdrew from the tournament on Thursday due to a knee injury. The pair had won their opening round match against Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe on Tuesday and were scheduled to face Leyla Fernandez and Laura Siegemund in the quarterfinals. Mboko sustained the injury during her singles match against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday, retiring in tears while trailing 6-2, 3-4 in the second set. The injury casts doubt on her availability for Wimbledon. Williams, a 23-time major champion and widely regarded as the greatest of all time in women's tennis, was making her first competitive appearance since the 2022 US Open. She is set to continue her comeback at the Berlin Tennis Open starting June 15 with an unnamed partner.
Forbes - BusinessSerena Williams' Queen's Club Comeback Ends After Doubles Partner Injury
Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club grass-court event ended prematurely after just one match. The 44-year-old American, playing her first professional match since the 2022 U.S. Open, partnered with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko to defeat the third-seeded duo of Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe in the round of 16 on June 9, 2026. However, Mboko sustained a knee injury during a singles match against Karolina Pliskova on June 10 and was forced to withdraw from the doubles draw on June 11, ending Williams' participation. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, is scheduled to play doubles at the Berlin Open in Germany next week, though her partner has not yet been announced.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Serena Williams' Return to Tennis Cut Short by Doubles Partner's Injury
Serena Williams, the 44-year-old American tennis legend, made her return to professional tennis at the Queen's tournament in doubles, but her comeback was interrupted when her partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, withdrew due to a knee injury sustained during a singles match against Karolina Pliskova. Williams, who had stepped away from tennis after the 2022 US Open, won her first match alongside Mboko, defeating the third-seeded pair Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe 7-6 (7), 6-2. The American is expected to play again next week in Berlin, though her partner for that tournament has not been announced. Williams ended her career with 73 singles titles, 23 doubles titles, and two mixed doubles titles, including 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister Venus and an Olympic gold medal in singles and three in doubles.
RecordSerena Williams' Queen's Club Doubles Campaign Ends After Partner Mboko's Knee Injury
Serena Williams' return to tennis at the Queen's Club doubles tournament has been cut short after her playing partner, Canadian Victoria Mboko, suffered a knee injury. Mboko limped off the court in tears during her singles match against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday, forcing the pair to withdraw from the doubles event. Williams and Mboko had won their first-round match against the third-seeded duo of Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe. They were scheduled to face Layla Fernandez and Laura Siegemund in the second round. Despite the setback, Williams has confirmed she will compete at the Berlin Tennis Open starting June 15, with her doubles partner yet to be announced. The 23-time Grand Slam champion expressed excitement about building momentum on grass courts.
SkySports | NewsVictoria Mboko injury puts Serena Williams' Queen's Club doubles campaign in doubt
Serena Williams' return to tennis at the Queen's Club is threatened after her doubles partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, retired from the singles tournament due to a knee injury. Mboko limped off the court in tears during her match against Karolina Pliskova, trailing 6-2 3-4 in the second set. The pair had earlier won their first-round doubles match against the third-seeded duo Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe, marking Williams' first appearance since the 2022 US Open. Their scheduled second-round doubles match against Layla Fernandez and Laura Siegemund is now unlikely to take place. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has added the Berlin Tennis Open to her comeback schedule starting June 15, though her doubles partner for that event is yet to be confirmed.
SkySports | NewsSerena Williams Wins First Match in Four Years at Queen's Club Doubles
Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, made a triumphant return to professional tennis after nearly four years away from the WTA Tour. At the grass-court tournament in London's Queen's Club, the 44-year-old American partnered with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko to defeat Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 7:6, 6:2 in the first round of doubles. Williams, widely regarded as the greatest of all time (GOAT), said she returned because she 'had nothing better to do' than sit at home. Her husband Alexis Ohanian, their two children, and friend Lindsey Vonn watched from the stands. Williams is also registered for next week's tournament in Berlin, though her partner there is undecided. She will face Laura Siegemund and Leylah Fernandez in the quarterfinals in London. Whether she will compete at Wimbledon later in June remains uncertain, but fans are hopeful.
BILD - SportSerena Williams Makes Winning Return in Queen's Club Doubles
Serena Williams made a triumphant return to tennis after four years in retirement, partnering Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in a first-round doubles victory at the Queen's Club in London on June 9, 2026. The 44-year-old American legend, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, defeated third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 on grass. Williams, who had not played competitively since the 2022 US Open, showed trademark power with a 120mph serve and fierce groundstrokes, delighting a capacity crowd that included her two daughters and husband Alexis Ohanian. She admitted she was 'tired of sitting at home' and decided to return. While she has downplayed a potential singles comeback, her performance at Queen's Club has fueled speculation about a possible appearance at Wimbledon later in June. Williams is also scheduled to play doubles at the Berlin Open from June 15-21.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Serena Williams Wins Doubles Comeback Match at Queen's Club in London
Serena Williams, 44, made a successful return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club grass tournament in London, winning her first match since the 2022 US Open. Playing doubles with 19-year-old Canadian partner Victoria Mboko, the 23-time Grand Slam champion defeated Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 7-6, 6-2. Williams, who appeared in top physical shape wearing a white top and pink skirt, said she had 'nothing better to do' at home, prompting her comeback. Her husband Alexis Ohanian and their two children watched from the stands. Williams is only competing in doubles, not singles. She is also registered for next week's tournament in Berlin, though her partner there is undecided. Her quarterfinal opponent in London could be Laura Siegemund and Leylah Fernandez. It remains unclear if Williams will play at Wimbledon later in June.
BILD - SportSerena Williams returns from retirement at age 44 with victory at Queen's Club
Serena Williams, former world number 1 and winner of 39 Grand Slams and 4 Olympic gold medals, returned to professional tennis at the WTA 500 at Queen's Club in London after nearly four years of retirement. At age 44, she partnered with Canadian Victoria Mboko in doubles and defeated the third-seeded pair Nicole Melichar and Erin Routliffe 7-6(2) 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals. Williams showed an impressive level, and reports suggest a return to singles at Wimbledon is increasingly likely. The match was dominated from start to finish, marking a triumphant comeback for the tennis icon.
RecordSerena Williams makes winning comeback after four-year absence
Serena Williams, the 44-year-old 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, made a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club doubles event on June 9, 2026. Playing her first match since the 2022 US Open, she partnered Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko to a 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 victory over the third-seeded duo of Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe. Williams received a standing ovation as she walked onto the grass court at the Andy Murray Arena. The unseeded pair will face either Leylah Fernandez and Laura Siegemund or Alexandra Panova and Demi Schuurs in the next round. Williams, a 14-time Grand Slam doubles champion, has added the Berlin Tennis Open to her comeback schedule but has not yet confirmed whether she will compete at Wimbledon starting June 29. She stated ahead of the match that she has 'nothing to prove' in her return.
SkySports | NewsSerena Williams to Return to Court on Tuesday: 'I Don't Need to Win'
Serena Williams, 44, will play her first official tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in London. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who last played at the 2022 U.S. Open, will partner with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in doubles against the No. 3-seeded team of Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez. Williams said her motivation is to let her two daughters, Olympia (8) and Adira (2), see her play, adding that winning is not important because she has already achieved so much. She will also play doubles at the Berlin Open later this month. While she has not ruled out a singles return, she said she would need more training. Speculation continues about a potential Wimbledon wildcard. Her net worth is $350 million.
Forbes - BusinessSerena Williams Says Shock Tennis Comeback at Queen's Club Is Not About Titles
Serena Williams, 44, is returning to professional tennis after four years, partnering 19-year-old Victoria Mboko in women's doubles at Queen's Club in London. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion insists she feels no pressure to win titles, stating she has nothing to prove and everything to gain. Williams made an 11th-hour commitment to play at the HSBC Championships and has also added the Berlin Tennis Open to her comeback schedule. She is not ruling out a return to singles play but says she needs more training first. Williams emphasized that the comeback is about her children seeing her play and enjoying the experience. Her opening doubles match is against Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe.
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