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'My comeback couldn't have come on a better day ' - Serena returns after 14-month break

After giving birth to her daughter last year, the 23-time grand slam winner is delighted to make her return on International Women’s Day.

SERENA WILLIAMS BELIEVES International Women’s Day is the perfect time to make her return to WTA Tour action.

The 23-time grand slam winner has been absent from the Tour since the 2017 Australian Open, which she won despite being in the early stages of pregnancy.

Williams gave birth to her daughter in September, and is preparing to make her comeback at the Indian Wells Masters on Thursday against Zarina Diyas.

Her first-round match coincides with International Women’s Day, so the 36-year-old is planning to wear a special accessory to mark the occasion.

“It’s official. My comeback is here. This Thursday I will start playing tennis again professionally for the first time since giving birth to my daughter,” Williams posted on Instagram.

“This whole month I am playing tournaments in California and Florida — both my home states. Thursday, the day I play my very first match, marks International Women’s Day.

My comeback could not have come on a better day and I decided I wanted to do something different let you all be a part of my long journey back (if you want of course!!) So I created my Serena Gold toned ‘S’ pin.”

Williams went on to explain that the pin is a sign of support for her charity.

“They are for now only available for my fans that come see me at Indian Wells and Miami starting Wednesday as well as Thursday when I play!! Sooooo if you are watching me stop by the Serena booth to grab a ‘S’ pin,” she continued.

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    Jun 28th 2019, 11:02 AM

    Not even close!!!

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    Jun 28th 2019, 11:12 AM

    Except if Van Dijk is turned he has the pace to recover and also turns faster than a JCB in the first place. If Maguire goes to City I can see him being punished on the break. Also if he was the exact same player only Irish theres not a hope this figure would be paid for him and he probably wouldn’t have even got to Leicester.

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    Jun 28th 2019, 11:58 AM

    @Hugh Jass: I don’t know what Maguire you’re taking about, but this lad bossed City’s attack a few weeks back and had no problem running up the wing with the ball , skipping past opposition wingers and defenders and putting in a fairly decent cross for a CB… and don’t say that’s just one game !!! Its my opinion he has the same attributes as Ramos in that he’s powerful, good in the air, can run with the ball and is a danger in the box for any defending team…..

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    Jun 28th 2019, 10:57 AM

    There is similarities in their play tbf. Van dyke is better but I do rate Maguire and we would see what he can do at a better team. Time would tell.

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    Jun 28th 2019, 11:07 AM

    @Seaniecp: Agree, and I do think he would be a great addition to the Utd team.

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    Jun 28th 2019, 11:27 AM

    @Logan Shepherd: not for 100m

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    Jun 28th 2019, 11:36 AM

    @Ich bin brendan: Definitely not. He’s not worth half that. But at the right money he is better than Utd’s current CB options. In my opinion anyway.

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    Jun 28th 2019, 11:48 AM

    @Ich bin brendan: I wouldn’t believe fees that are being tossed around in the media or on social networks. He other day sky reported that but city and Utd would pay 65m for him … then you here 100m then 100m plus addons etc from other sources

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    Jun 28th 2019, 3:05 PM

    Decent player but overacted by English media.

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    Jun 28th 2019, 2:30 PM

    What is he smoking

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    Jun 28th 2019, 1:02 PM

    Ha,ha,ha.

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    Jun 28th 2019, 10:18 PM

    Hilarious

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    Jun 28th 2019, 1:02 PM

    Hey 42 I think that’s just a picture Tody Leonard Moore in a Leicester jersey

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    Jun 29th 2019, 12:51 AM

    A big lump

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