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Serena Williams Wins First Tennis Title Since Comeback

Serena takes home her first tennis title since her comeback.
Serena Earns Big Tennis Win
Serena Williams Tennis 400
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
Congrats are in order for tennis star Serena Williams, who took home the top spot in yesterday’s Bank of the West Classic final!

Serena earned a 7-5, 6-1 win over Marion Bartoli in her first win since  a pulmonary embolism (a blot clot in her lung) and two foot surgeries forced her to take a year off the court.

“Coming back and hearing the claps when I walk out there are moments that I truly missed,” said Serena after the match. “It’s so awesome to be back and to be a part of those moments. I’ve worked hard for that title.”

Serena’s last big win was at Wimbledon in 2010. It looks like she’s ready to reclaim her throne! We wonder if she’ll continue her dominating performance in the U.S. Open this month.