Serena Williams was “eager to be back” in the wake of finishing her first match since conceiving an offspring fourth months prior.
The show challenge in Abu Dhabi against Jelena Ostapenko was the American’s first match for 11 months.
Williams battled with her development at first however played some fine shots in a 6-2 3-6 (10-5) crush.
Gotten some information about the probability of safeguarding her title at the Australian Open, which begins on 15 January, Williams said she was “taking it each day by itself”.
Positioned 22nd on the planet, she would not require a wildcard to play in the main Grand Slam competition of the new season.
“I will evaluate everything with (mentor) Patrick (Mouratoglou) and my group and go from that point,” she included.
“I don’t know in case I’m thoroughly prepared yet or not. When I return, I certainly need to go after titles.
Williams, who brought forth her girl in September, had not played since winning her 23rd noteworthy singles title in Melbourne a year ago.
“I think everything is such a great amount of less demanding for me having my girl at home sitting tight for me and realizing that I’ve won 23 Grand Slam singles titles,” said Williams.
“I don’t have anything to demonstrate yet I simply need to go out there and play. I’m not done yet.”
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Williams at first attempted to get enough power behind her serve and missed a few clear shots as French Open champion Ostapenko guaranteed the main set.
The Latvian pushed her rival wide, with Williams’ development looking drowsy at first.
Be that as it may, she discovered additionally timing as the match advanced, expanding the speed on her serve and moving great inside the court.
A fine throw over Ostapenko was the feature of the second set yet the Latvian, who paralyzed Simona Halep at Roland Garros in June, overwhelmed her in the tie-break.
