Serena Williams wins first tennis match in 1,375 days with Victoria Mboko in London

Key Points:

• Serena Williams made her return to professional tennis after nearly four years, winning her doubles match at Queen’s Club in London alongside Canadian rising star Victoria Mboko against the No. 3 seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez.
• The 44-year-old 23-time Grand Slam singles champion displayed glimpses of her former dominance, including powerful serves up to 113 mph and strategic shots, leading to a 7-6(2), 6-2 victory in a match that thrilled fans worldwide.
• Williams credited Mboko, who has risen into the top 10 in women’s singles, as the backbone of their partnership, praising her composure and big-point play during the match.
• The event drew a passionate crowd, including longtime fans who traveled internationally to witness Williams’ comeback, with her daughters and husband Alexis Ohanian also present to support her.
• Williams’ return has reignited excitement around her career, offering fans a chance to see the legendary player back in action and highlighting a promising partnership with Mboko moving forward.