Serena Williams, Victoria Mboko draw No. 3 seeds in HSBC Championships opener
Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko have been drawn against top-seeded doubles players Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe in the opening round of the HSBC Championships. The tournament also features a competitive singles field including Elena Rybakina and Amanda Anisimova.
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The return of high-profile athletes like Serena Williams generates significant interest in professional tennis circuits.
Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images Summary Serena Williams' return to competition begins against Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe, two of the tour's most accomplished doubles players
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