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Serena Williams Heads To Abu Dhabi For Her First Tennis Match Since Becoming A Mom!

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Dec. 27 2017, Updated 4:33 p.m. ET

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Serena Williams played professional tennis while she was pregnant, as she competed in her 23rd Grand Slam title. Of course, that's beyond amazing, but it's also mind-boggling that she is planning on playing her first match since giving birth to Alexis this coming Saturday!

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"I am delighted to be returning to the court in Abu Dhabi for the first time since the birth of my daughter in September," Serena said in a statement.

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"The Mubadala World Tennis Championship has long marked the beginning of the men's global tennis season and I am excited and honored to be making my comeback as part of the first women to participate in the event," she continued.

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As fans know, Serena and Alexis Ohanian tied the knot November 16th in a vibrant New Orleans ceremony attended by Kim KardashianBeyonce, and Ciara, among other celebrities.

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The wedding came less than three months after the birth of their daughter. And Serena's snapback game was strong, as she posted a photo of herself in short shorts less than three weeks after giving birth.

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Can Alexis possibly be any cuter?!

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What are your thoughts on Serena returning to the courts? Let us know in the comments section.

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