Serena Williams' doubles partner Mboko withdraws from Queen's with injury
Quick Look
- Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's has ended after her partner Victoria Mboko withdrew due to a left knee injury sustained during a singles match.
- The pair were set to compete in the quarter-finals.
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Why It Matters
Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, was making her return to tennis after a nearly four-year absence. She and her partner Victoria Mboko were scheduled to play their quarter-final match on Thursday.
Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's has been curtailed as her playing partner Victoria Mboko has withdrawn with a left knee injury.
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, 44, made her return to tennis on Tuesday after almost four years away from the sport.
The pair had been scheduled to play their quarter-final on Thursday but Mboko, 19, suffered a nasty fall in her singles match on Wednesday, which forced her to retire from the match.
Trailing 6-2 3-4 against Karolina Pliskova, the Canadian teenager cried out in pain as she went down clutching her knee and she limped off the court in tears.
It means her compatriot Leylah Fernandez and Germany's Laura Siegemund, who they were scheduled to face in the doubles on Thursday evening, advance to the semi-finals.
More to follow.
Open Questions
- What is the exact nature of Victoria Mboko's knee injury?
- What is the expected recovery timeline for Victoria Mboko?
- Will Serena Williams continue to compete in other events?
- What are the implications for Serena Williams' comeback campaign?
