Serena Williams Wins First Tennis Title Since Welcoming Daughter, Donates Prize Money to Australia Wildfire Relief

Serena Williams is a winner!

The 38-year-old tennis pro won her first title since becoming a mom at the 2020 ASB Classic on Sunday (January 12) in Auckland, New Zealand.

Serena defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-4.

Serena‘s last title win was back in January 2017, when she was pregnant with daughter Alexis Olympia, 2.

“It feels good,” Serena said afterward, according to CNN. “It’s been a long time. I’ve been waiting two years for this moment. I think you could see the relief on my face…You have to be your biggest cheerleader, especially if you’re feeling you’re not doing everything right — or even if you are doing everything right but things aren’t working out for you.”

After the match, Serena announced that she will be donating the $43,000 prize to the Australian bushfire relief.

Congrats Serena!

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