Serena Williams’ comeback to begin with 19-year-old doubles partner Victoria Mboko
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Key Points:
- Serena Williams is making her professional tennis return by playing doubles with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko at the Queen’s Club as wild-card entrants.
- Mboko, ranked No. 9, expressed great honor and excitement about partnering with the 44-year-old Williams, calling her one of the greatest athletes of all time.
- The duo practiced on grass courts in London, with Williams seen actively training ahead of their matches.
- Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has been away from tennis since 2022 and has not yet announced plans for Wimbledon or the 2026 U.S. Open.
- Mboko shared admiration for Williams, noting how special it is to share the court with a tennis legend who even knows her personally.