ASHEVILLE, United States: Serena Williams returns to tennis after a year-long absence on Saturday, with all eyes on the former world No. 1 as she sets out on her quest to reclaim her position at the pinnacle of her sport.

The 36-year-old superstar has not played a competitive match since winning the last of her 23 Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open last year, where she was in the early stages of pregnancy.

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