Williams makes winning return at Queen's

Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko defeated third seeds Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe on June 19, 2024, to advance to the second round of the Queen's Club Championships. The unseeded duo secured their victory in straight sets, winning 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 after a tie-break in the first set. This marks Williams' return to professional tennis after a period away, and her partnership with Mboko proved successful in their opening match. The pair will now face other competitors in the next stage of the tournament.