Serena Williams is back. 🚨⁣ ⁣ The 23-time Grand Slam champion made a winning return to professional tennis today, teaming up with Canadian teen Victoria Mboko for a 7-6, 6-2 doubles victory at the HSBC Championships. 🎾✨⁣ ⁣ After stepping away from the sport following the 2022 US Open, Williams looked right at home on the court, firing serves up to 120 mph and closing out the match with an ace in front of a sold-out crowd. 💥⁣ ⁣ The 44-year-old admitted she was nervous before the match but said she’s focused on enjoying the experience and playing in front of her family. Her husband Alexis Ohanian and daughters Olympia and Adira were courtside to witness the comeback. ❤️⁣ ⁣ And while questions about Wimbledon remain unanswered, Williams is taking things one day at a time, but if today was any indication, she hasn’t lost her competitive edge. 👀⁣ ⁣ Next up: Williams and Mboko will look to continue their run in Thursday’s quarterfinal. ⏭️ ⁣ ⁣ #tennis #womenssports