Mystery detail in Serena Williams' winning return leaves netizens scratching heads

Serena Williams made a competitive return to tennis, winning her doubles match in Eastbourne tennis event ahead of Wimbledon 2022. 23-time Grand Slam champion teamed up with Ons Jabeur to beat Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes Tormo 2-6, 6-3, 13-11 to advance to second round of tournament. Besides victory in her first match, Serena Williams also made headlines for three black patches on her right cheek, which left everyone puzzled.

Serena Williams' return: Netizens react to three black patches on her cheek

Speaking of match, Serena Williams was making just her third appearance and made a slow start to game alongside Jabeur. Williams scored first point of match with her opening serve which was clocked at 90 mph (145 kph).

Having t taken to court for 12 months, Williams struggled in first set, and looked irritated after she was unable to get low eugh to a face shot by Sorribes Tormo. Williams finally mand to hit a winner after 25 minutes, with a smash. Williams’ agility improved in second set, though she slipped while rushing into net.

former World 1 set up a set point with a backhand winner from baseline and took match to a tiebreaker. Williams showed a desire to dive to her right to make a volley which could t be returned, that set up one of three-match points. win was clinched when Sorribes Tormo miscued a volley.

Serena Williams' Wimbledon record

40-year-old Serena Williams did t feature in WTA tour since her first-round exit at Wimbledon last year due to injury. In 2021, Williams lost her footing on slick grass and n her right leg buckled, leading to just second mid-match retirement at any Grand Slam tournament of her career, and first since 1998.

However, this year All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) decided to give her a wildcard entry into Wimbledon 2022 tournament. Williams has won seven Wimbledon championships, with her last title coming in 2016. American was runner-up at All England Club back in 2018 and 2019. tournament was cancelled in 2020 because of coronavirus pandemic.