Serena Williams returns to tennis, wins doubles match at Queen's Club Championship

Serena Williams made her return to professional tennis on June 9, 2026, playing in a doubles match at the Queen's Club Championship in London. Partnering with Victoria Mboko, Williams won against Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in straight sets, 7-6, 6-2. This marks her first victory since stepping away from competitive play nearly four years ago. The match, which lasted over an hour, featured strong performances from Williams, including a 113 mph serve. Williams' family, including her husband Alexis Ohanian and daughters, were present to support her. She plans to compete in the Berlin Tennis Open starting June 15, and did not rule out the possibility of playing singles matches in the future.

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