Best photos of Serena Williams&x27; return to tennis with doubles win Barry Werner, List WireTue, June 9, 2026 at 9:38 PM UTC 0 Serena Williams began her tennis comeback at age 44 on Tuesday with a doubles victory in Queens Club. Williams and 19yearold Victoria Mboko captured a 76, 62 victory over Nicole MelicharMartinez and Erin Routliffe, their thirdseeded opponents at the HSBC Championships. This was Williams' first match since the 2022 US Open. She has won 23 majors, including seven Australian Opens, 3 French, 7 Wimbledon, and 6 US Open titles.
Best photos of Serena Williams' return to tennis with doubles win
Barry Werner, List WireTue, June 9, 2026 at 9:38 PM UTC
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Serena Williams began her tennis comeback at age 44 on Tuesday with a doubles victory in Queens Club. Williams and 19-year-old Victoria Mboko captured a 7-6, 6-2 victory over Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe, their third-seeded opponents at the HSBC Championships. This was Williams' first match since the 2022 US Open. She has won 23 majors, including seven Australian Opens, 3 French, 7 Wimbledon, and 6 US Open titles. Williams has yet to say whether this return to the court will lead to playing singles.
Serena Williams began her tennis comeback at age 44 on Tuesday with a doubles victory in Queens Club. Williams and 19-year-old Victoria Mboko captured a 7-6, 6-2 victory over Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe, their third-seeded opponents at the HSBC Championships.
This was Williams' first match since the 2022 US Open. She has won 23 majors, including seven Australian Opens, 3 French, 7 Wimbledon, and 6 US Open titles.
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Williams has yet to say whether this return to the court will lead to playing singles.
Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams returns while playing with Canada's Victoria Mboko against US player Nicole Melichar-Martinez and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States warms up with Victoria Mboko of Canada (out of frame) ahead of the Women's Doubles first round match.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams serves with Victoria Mboko of Canada (out of frame) against Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the United States and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States and Victoria Mboko of Canada celebrate a point.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States plays a forehand.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States.Serena Williams wins in return
A detailed view of Serena Williams' Nike shoes.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States and Victoria Mboko of Canada talk.Serena Williams wins in return
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States looks on with Victoria Mboko of Canada.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States celebrates winning match point with Victoria Mboko of Canada.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States and Victoria Mboko of Canada celebrate winning match point.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States and Victoria Mboko of Canada (hidden) are interviewed following victory.Serena Williams wins in return
Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand.
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