Williams' Queen's campaign in doubt after Mboko injury

Serena Williams' return to tennis at the Queen's tournament is now in doubt after her doubles partner, Victoria Mboko, sustained a knee injury. The pair had advanced in the doubles competition, but Mboko's injury during her singles match against Karolina Pliskova has cast a shadow over their quarter-final participation.

Mboko, a 19-year-old Canadian player, was visibly distressed after falling and clutching her left knee during the match. Despite being able to walk off the court, she retired from the game, leaving her availability for future matches, including Wimbledon, uncertain.

Pliskova, who was competing against Mboko, expressed her disappointment at the manner of the potential win and wished the young player a swift recovery. The injury adds another layer of uncertainty to Williams' comeback after a nearly four-year hiatus from the sport.

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It's such a shame. I think we played quite a good game and she was improving as the match was going on. I wish her only the best. It's not the way I want to win so hopefully she is going to be fine for Wimbledon.