Serena Williams makes winning return to tennis with victory in Queen’s doubles
Summary
Serena Williams returned to professional tennis after nearly four years by winning a doubles match at the Queen’s Club tournament. She and her partner, Victoria Mboko, defeated top-ranked opponents to reach the quarter-finals.Key Facts
- Serena Williams had not played professional tennis for 1,375 days before this return.
- She played doubles with 19-year-old Victoria Mboko at the Queen’s Club in London.
- They beat the third-seeded team, Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe, with scores of 7-6 (7-2 tiebreak), 6-2.
- Williams is a 23-time singles Grand Slam champion and holds the women’s open-era record.
- She has won 16 Grand Slam doubles titles.
- Williams officially confirmed her return in May 2024 during the French Open.
- Despite her long absence and being 44 years old, her serve remained very strong, including a 120 mph ace during the match.
- The crowd of about 9,000 fans actively supported her, helping create a positive atmosphere for her comeback.
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