Victoria Mboko discusses advice from Serena Williams on recovering from injury

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Victoria Mboko discusses advice from Serena Williams on recovering from injury
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Professional tennis player Victoria Mboko is managing a left knee injury that forced her and partner Serena Williams to withdraw from the Queen’s Club Championships in June. While sidelined, the 20-year-old athlete shared that Williams provided guidance on using recovery periods as a time for self-assessment and improvement. Mboko previously achieved a career milestone by winning the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal, where she defeated four Grand Slam champions. Currently, the Canadian player is partnering with Dove to promote the Body Confident Sport program, which aims to help young female athletes build confidence. Mboko reports she is eager to return to the court and has established new goals for her professional play. Her recent team-up with Williams marked the first professional appearance for the 23-time Grand Slam winner since the 2022 US Open.

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  • Victoria Mboko sustained a season-ending left knee injury at the Queen’s Club Championships.
  • Serena Williams partnered with Mboko in women’s doubles during the tournament.
  • Mboko reached a Top 10 WTA ranking in February at age 19.
  • The pair withdrew from the Queen’s Club event before their quarterfinal match.
  • Mboko won the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal.
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  • 9:01 PMYahoo SportsTennis Player Victoria Mboko Reveals the Advice Serena Williams Shared on Navigating a Return from Injury (Exclusive)
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“I was able to learn a lot from her that made me feel very confident with myself,” Mboko tells PEOPLE while speaking on behalf of Dove Body Confident Sport

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