Serena Williams prepares for doubles return at Queen's Club Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Serena Williams is set to return to competitive tennis this week at the HSBC Championships in London, partnering with Victoria Mboko. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, approaches this tournament with a focus on enjoyment rather than competition. She cites her daughters as a motivation for her comeback, expressing a desire for them to see her play. The duo will face the No. 3-seeded team of Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe on Tuesday.
- •Williams will team up with Victoria Mboko in doubles at Queen's Club.
- •She emphasizes enjoyment and fun over competition in her comeback.
- •This return is motivated partly by her desire for her daughters to see her play.
- •Williams and Mboko are set to face the No. 3-seeded team on Tuesday.
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams talks returning to tennis in London doubles event
"The tennis legend says her return is about family, fun and enjoying the game.
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