Canadian tennis player Victoria Mboko will partner with Serena Williams in the women's doubles at the Queen’s Club Championships in London.
The pairing marks a significant moment in Williams's highly publicized 2026 comeback. By teaming with a rising star, the former world No. 1 bridges two generations of tennis while returning to competitive play in the United Kingdom.
Mboko, 19 [1], said she was enthusiastic about the partnership ahead of the tournament. "The fact she even knows me is very exciting," Mboko said [2]. She also said that she has always admired Williams on the court [3].
The duo is scheduled to play their doubles match on Monday, June 8 [4]. The HSBC/Queen’s Club Championships run from June 8 to June 14 [4].
Williams, 44 [5], is returning to the professional circuit after a period of absence from the game. Mboko enters the tournament as a Congolese-Canadian athlete [6] and is currently ranked No. 9 in the world [7].
The match will take place at the historic Queen’s Club in London, a venue known for its prestigious grass-court competition. The partnership is expected to be a primary storyline of the event, blending Williams's legacy with Mboko's current ascent in the global rankings.
“"The fact she even knows me is very exciting."”
The partnership serves as a strategic bridge for Williams's return to the sport, pairing her legendary experience with the current form of a top-10 player. For Mboko, the collaboration provides unprecedented global visibility and a mentorship opportunity with one of the most successful athletes in history, potentially accelerating her trajectory toward the top of the rankings.
