Before we leave you this evening, we had a couple of British victories to celebrate at Queen's today.

First, Emma Raducanu opened her grass court season with a commanding straight-set win over Russian qualifier Anna Blinkova.

Here's what Raducanu had to say after progressing to the second round 6-0 6-3.

Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Queen's

We all know Serena Williams is the star of the show today, but what a moment for Victoria Mboko.

When she was born in 2006, Williams had already won seven Grand Slam singles titles.

The 19-year-old - 25 years Williams' junior - has described the tennis great as her "idol".

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Here's how Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko completed their victory - including two final aces from the American great.

All smiles at the end, and it's safe to say the crowd packed into Andy Murray Arena loved every minute too.

Canada's Victoria Mboko, asked what it was like to partner with Serena Williams today, says:

"I feel very honoured to play with you Serena.

"I had a lot of fun, we really did the business out there. I'm so happy to be playing alongside you, and we're going for more."

Here's what Serena Williams has had to say, speaking in her post-match interview:

"It was so fun. I had so much fun playing with Victoria. She was really able to hold up the team and play big on the big points. I could rely on her. We have never played together but it felt so natural.

"I don't know. 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?

"I never got to play here, it was always just the men. It feels really special to play somewhere so iconic."

Well, if we've learned anything today, it's that Serena Williams has still got it.

Ace!

And another!

Two match points.

A delightful drop shot volley from Victoria Mboko gets her and Serena Williams up and running as the American serves for the match.

Nicole Melichar-Martinez is alert at the net to shut down that first break point.

But a huge hit from Victoria Mboko has too much on it for Erin Routliffe, and there is the double break!

Mboko and Serena Williams are one game away.

A big swish of the racquet from Serena Williams!

Break point.

A whopping return by Serena Williams helps land the opening point on Erin Routliffe's serve, and the New Zealander nets for 0-30.

The third seeds are on the ropes here...

Serena Williams has chosen her doubles partner very, very well.

Victoria Mboko continues to look rock-solid on serve and is rarely missing from the baseline. Another groundstroke proves too hot to handle and that's another game closer to victory!

That's a solid service game by Nicole Melichar-Martinez.

Victoria Mboko is applying relentless pressure with crushing hits from the baseline, but the Canadian nets on game point after Melichar-Martinez got forward well to meet a volley.

Serena Williams has certainly found her rhythm on serve. Another big one, clocking in at 118mph, helps her take charge in this latest game, before Victoria Mboko drives in a backhand to consolidate their breakthrough.

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Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko look relaxed as they chat away during the change of ends.

It's clear the pair are thoroughly enjoying this moment together!

And they have victory in their sights, a set and a break up.

Trouble here for Erin Routliffe, who falters on serve and will have to face two break points.

Serena Williams sends a forehand wide on the first, but it looks like she's taken the second!

There'll be a video review, requested by Nicole Melichar-Martinez, who was penalised for the ball touching her hand.

Victoria Mboko did briliantly to wrest control of a rally from the baseline before Williams pounced at the net, hitting Melichar-Martinez.

The review does appear to show the ball coming off the American's hand... but the original call is upheld after the review proves inconclusive. Drama!

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Victoria Mboko has completely taken this occasion in her stride.

The Canadian teenager holds serve without any issue to level the second set.

Here's how Mboko and Serena Williams sealed the first set a short while ago.

The start of the second set is temporarily interrupted by a net malfunction.

But that doesn't disrupt Nicole Melichar-Martinez, who holds serve comfortably.

And there really has been plenty to enjoy, hasn't there?

Just take a look at this winner from Serena Williams. You know it's good when the 23-time major singles champ surprises even herself...

Serena's daughters Olympia and Adira River are enjoying their mum's comeback.

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