Overview

• At 45, the elder Williams sister boasts seven Grand Slam titles and four Olympic gold medals as she returns to competitive tennis.
• Williams has been sidelined since her 6-3, 6-3 loss to Diana Shnaider in Miami in March 2024.
• She underwent surgery in July 2024 to remove uterine fibroids that she said had caused decades of pain and disability.
• She entered the singles draw with a wildcard and will team up with compatriot Hailey Baptiste in the doubles competition.
• Williams says she is still her trademark power hitter and expects to need time to rediscover her match rhythm.