Serena Williams Back at Queen's Club

Mon Jun 15 2026 12:23:36 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Serena Williams makes a triumphant return to the court at Queen's Club, winning her doubles match in 2026 after 1,375 days away.

Serena Williams returned to the court at Queen's Club after more than 3.5 years of absence, partnering with teenage Canadian Victoria Mboko. The pair claimed a straight‑sets victory, 7‑6(7‑2) 6‑2, over the third‑seeded duo of Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar‑Martinez. Williams described the comeback as fun and noted her motivation to play for her children, while also acknowledging that age is just a number. In a post‑match interview she joked about a “C‑minus” rating, but celebrated the feeling of winning again. She plans to continue competing in doubles at Queen's and aims to evaluate her future singles prospects.

Serena Williams Back at Queen's Club

After more than a year away from the sport, the world‑record 23‑time Grand Slam champion returned to the Andy Murray Arena on Tuesday evening. Partnering with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, the 44‑year‑old won 7-6(7-2), 6-2 against third‑seeded Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in straight sets.

'It was so fun,' Williams said in a brief post‑match interview. 'I had so much fun playing with Victoria. She was really able to hold up the team and play big on the big points. I could rely on her. We have never played together but it felt so natural.'

'I had nothing better to do,' she added. 'I got tired of sitting at home. My kids are out of school for the summer, so why not? I never got to play here, it was always just the men. It feels really special to play somewhere so iconic.'

'What's the next step for me?' Williams remarked looking ahead. 'It's about time. I still have a little time to decide, and they have been great about giving me that space and time to decide. You can do anything at any age,' she said.

'I might be a C-minus,' she joked, acknowledging that her skills still shine – her powerful forehand, booming serve at 120mph and the same fierce streak that has won her titles.