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Serena Williams partners with Victoria Mboko for Queen's Club tournament

5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Serena Williams partners with Victoria Mboko for Queen's Club tournament
Summary

Serena Williams will join 19-year-old Victoria Mboko in doubles at the Queen's Club tournament from June 8-10. Williams announced her return to professional tennis on June 1, confirming her participation after months of speculation. Mboko, ranked No. 9 in the world, expressed excitement about partnering with Williams, saying their recent communication has been encouraging. The tournament precedes Wimbledon, where Williams has achieved significant success.

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Status Watch
  • •Serena Williams officially announced her return to tennis on June 1.
  • •Victoria Mboko is ranked No. 9 in women's tennis.
  • •The Queen's Club tournament will take place from June 8-10.
  • •Williams and Mboko have been in touch regarding the upcoming competition.
  • •Williams aims to start her season ahead of Wimbledon, where she has won seven titles.
Latest Updates
  • 4:14 PMNBCSports.com — Serena Williams’ comeback to begin with 19-year-old doubles partner Victoria Mboko - NBC Sports
  • 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams' doubles partner is confirmed. It's Victoria Mboko
  • 3:27 PMESPN Tennis — Serena preps for return with Mboko as partner
  • 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Meet the teen sensation teaming with Serena Williams for her stunning return to tennis
  • 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Mboko hails 'Queen' Serena ahead of tennis legend's return
  • 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams’ tennis comeback to begin with 19-year-old doubles partner Victoria Mboko
  • 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams’ 19-Year-Old Doubles Partner Victoria Mboko Says ‘the Fact She Even Knows Me Is Very Exciting’
What they're saying
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Serena Williams will make her eagerly anticipated return to professional tennis playing doubles alongside a partner who is 25 years younger. Victoria Mboko, the 19-year-old Canadian ranked No. 9, revealed Thursday she would have the “honor” of playing with the 44-year-old Williams as wild-card entries at the Queen’s Club next week. “The Queen is back,” Mboko wrote in a post on Instagram alongside a picture of her standing next to Williams.

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Serena Williams started preparations for her sensational return from retirement as she took to the Queen's Club practice courts with doubles partner Victoria Mboko on Thursday.Williams and Mboko have been awarded a wild card into the 16-team Queen's Club doubles draw.

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Serena Williams will make her eagerly anticipated return to professional tennis playing alongside Victoria Mboko, a doubles partner who is 25 years younger than the 23-time Grand Slam champion.

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