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'You can do anything at any age' - Williams on Queen's comeback

'You can do anything at any age' - Williams on Queen's comeback

Serena Williams makes a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club, securing a first-round doubles victory alongside Canada's Victoria Mboko. Playing on the Andy Murray Arena, the 44-year-old American icon inspired the crowd by declaring "you can do anything at any age" following their victory.

June 9, 2026 at 09:16 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"you can do anything at any age"

— Serena Williams , Athlete

"I had so much fun playing with Vicky [Mboko]. She really was able to hold up the team and play big on the big points - I could really rely on her."

— Serena Williams , Athlete

"I had nothing better to do - I got tired of sitting at home! My kids are out of school for the summer so why not?!"

— Serena Williams , Athlete

"I never got to play here [during her singles career], it was always just the men, but it feels so special to play at some place so iconic and where I saw so many of my friends win."

— Serena Williams , Athlete

"My God, I think I would give myself – what do you think? A C-minus?"

— Serena Williams , Athlete

"It feels like it was far from our level but I think it’s great knowing that you have so much room for improvement."

— Victoria Mboko , Athlete

"It was so fun. I had so much fun playing with Victoria."

— Serena Williams , Athlete

"I thought she was moving great."

— Victoria Mboko , Athlete

All Coverage

'You can do anything at any age' - Williams on Queen's comeback
BBC Newsvia rss 1 quote 1 person

Serena Williams makes a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club, securing a first-round doubles victory alongside Canada's Victoria Mboko. Playing on the Andy Murray Arena, the 44-year-old American icon inspired the crowd by declaring "you can do anything at any age" following their victory.

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Serena Williams: 44-year-old Grand Slam great makes winning comeback in Queen's doubles event after four-year absence
Sky Sportsvia ai 3 quotes 1 person

Serena Williams, 44, made a triumphant return to professional tennis, partnering with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko to secure a victory in the Queen's Club doubles event.

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Serena Williams makes winning return to tennis with victory in Queen’s doubles
The Guardianvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Serena Williams, 44, marked her return to professional tennis with a doubles victory at Queen's Club, partnering with Victoria Mboko to defeat the third-seeded duo.

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Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen's Club with Mboko
FOX Sportsvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Serena Williams, 44, returned to professional tennis after nearly four years, teaming up with 19-year-old Victoria Mboko to win their opening doubles match at Queen's Club in London.

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