Serena Williams prepares for doubles return at Queen's Club Championships

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Serena Williams prepares for doubles return at Queen's Club Championships
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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.

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  • 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.
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The tennis legend says her return is about family, fun and enjoying the game.

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