Serena Williams exits doubles tournament after partner injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Serena Williams's return to tennis at the HSBC Championships in London was halted when her partner, Victoria Mboko, suffered a knee injury and withdrew. Following their opening match victory, Williams also exited the tournament due to the partner's withdrawal. The 44-year-old plans to compete in the Berlin Open next week, with a partner not yet confirmed. Williams had previously announced her return to competitive tennis after a hiatus since 2022, amassing a total of 23 Grand Slam titles over her career.
- •Williams competed at the HSBC Championships in London.
- •Victoria Mboko injured her knee during the singles event.
- •Both players withdrew from the doubles tournament.
- •Williams is set to appear at the Berlin Open next week.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams’s Tennis Epic Comeback Cut Short — For Now
"Serena Williams's highly-anticipated return to tennis was cut short after her doubles partner was injured and unable to continue the tournament.
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