The former world tennis number one won her first prize in three years in Melbourne and has said she will donate the prize money to help fund bushfire relief efforts.
since she made her pro debut at Québec City in 1995—and her first since returning to the sport in 2018 after giving birth to her daughter Alexis .
The former world tennis number one's last title was in 2017 when she played her older sister Venus in the Australian Open, while pregnant. "It feels good. It's been a long time," said Williams, describing her win."I played an incredible opponent today in Jessica and honestly, great match. I couldn't have played anyone better in this final."
Serena Williams of USA celebrates with the trophy after winning the final match against Jessica Pegula of USA at ASB Tennis Centre on January 12, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. She has said she will donate the prize money to bushfire relief efforts.The Auckland Classic in New Zealand precedes the Australian Open, which kicks off later this month.
This year, the tournament comes in what has been a deadly and unrelenting fire season that has killed
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