Why Serena Williams’ Queen’s campaign has been plunged into doubt

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVictoria Mboko retired from her opening singles match at the HSBC Championships in London due to a left knee injury, casting doubt on her doubles partnership with Serena Williams. The Canadian teenager was competing against Karolina Pliskova, down a set but leading 4-3 in the second, when she slipped behind the baseline and was forced into the splits. Mboko was visibly distressed and told staff that 'there is no stability right now' in her knee, though she was able to walk off the court independently. Earlier in the tournament, Mboko and tennis great Serena Williams secured a victory in their first doubles match together, defeating Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe. The duo was scheduled to play their next doubles match against Leylah Fernandez and Laura Siegemund on Thursday evening at the Queen’s Club. In fullSerena Williams’ participation at Queen’s in doubt after partner sustains nasty injuryThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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