Williams' Queen's run over as injured Mboko withdraws
Serena Williams' return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club tournament has been cut short after her doubles partner, Victoria Mboko, withdrew due to a knee injury. Mboko suffered the injury during a separate singles match, forcing the pair to forfeit their quarter-final.
Why it matters
Serena Williams' return to the sport is a major cultural event in tennis, and this withdrawal impacts the tournament bracket.
Published 11 June 2026, 11:11 BST Updated 6 minutes ago Serena Williams doubles campaign at Queen s has been curtailed as her playing partner Victoria Mboko has withdrawn with a left knee injury.
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