Serena Williams to play first match since injury at Australian Open

Serena Williams teases return to competitive tennis, says Tom Brady ‘started a really cool trend’ Serena Williams’ comeback against Caroline Wozniacki on Sunday will be her first match since she was sidelined with a…

Serena Williams to play first match since injury at Australian Open

Serena Williams teases return to competitive tennis, says Tom Brady ‘started a really cool trend’

Serena Williams’ comeback against Caroline Wozniacki on Sunday will be her first match since she was sidelined with a left-knee injury late last year.

Williams (30-0), who won the U.S. Open earlier this month before her 12-month doping ban from tennis, will play the first time since her right knee was badly damaged in the 2014 season at the Australian Open.

The 34-year-old American said she was excited to get back on the court.

“I am so excited to be able to play on a court again,” Williams said on her Instagram page.

“After all my work and injuries it is so surreal and amazing. I need to play on the court and prove to everyone that I am back and I am ready and I am ready to try to do big things.”

Williams, who has won the last three majors, said she hoped her return to competitive tennis would be a big moment for women’s sport.

“I’m so happy about the women’s game, it was such an important part of my life that I want to be a part of it and I want more women to be involved and be active,” Williams said.

The former world No. 1 has not played since she was dumped with a right knee injury during the final of the Australian Open in January 2014.

Williams suffered a tear of her left anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and has been hampered in her return to tennis since.

“The knee is in a bit of a state and I’m trying to be patient. I know I am strong when it comes to my knee,” Williams said.

“I don’t mind having to work, it’s all part of the process. I just want to come back and show people how I am so I am trying to get my knee right and I am going to go out and see what I can do here.”

Williams said she hoped her comeback would be

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