Serena Williams’ return to tennis at the HSBC Championships came to an earlier end than expected after her doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew because of an injury. The pair had impressed in their opening match and were set to play in the quarterfinals at Queen’s Club before Mboko was forced out of the tournament.

Serena Williams triumphantly returns to tennis, winning her first match in four years at Queen’s Club doubles with partner Victoria Mboko.

At the age of 44, Serena Williams played her first professional match in four years at the HSBC Championship doubles in west London and ran out victorious with her two children in…