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Serena Williams' HSBC Championships run ends due to partner's injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:40 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Serena Williams' HSBC Championships run ends due to partner's injury
Summary

Serena Williams competed at the HSBC Championships in London, marking her return to professional tennis after the 2022 US Open. She played alongside 19-year-old Victoria Mboko, winning their first match in straight sets. However, Mboko suffered a knee injury during her singles match, forcing her to withdraw from the tournament and ending Williams' doubles run early. Despite this setback, Williams expressed gratitude for the experience and planned to continue her comeback at the Berlin Tennis Open next week, where she is expected to team with Karolina Muchova.

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  • •Williams returned to professional tennis at the HSBC Championships.
  • •She won her first match in doubles with Victoria Mboko.
  • •Mboko's knee injury forced her to withdraw and ended their tournament run.
  • •Williams plans to compete next at the Berlin Tennis Open.
  • •Her daughters supported her during this comeback event.
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  • 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams' HSBC Championships run ends on sour, unfortunate note
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Serena Williams played pro tennis for the first time since the 2022 US Open, but her HSBC Championships run didn't go as planned.

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