Overview

• She returned to competition on a wildcard after a uterine operation sidelined her since March 2024.
• Partnering Hailey Baptiste, she won her opening doubles match 6-3, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals.
• Williams beat Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of singles and will face Magdalena Frech next.
• The former world No. 1 had not won a singles match since August 2023 but remains a seven-time Grand Slam champion.
• She confirmed her engagement to actor Andrea Preti, who attended her match and encouraged her return.