Over six months after welcoming her first child with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams made her anticipated return to the court. The new mom participated in her first professional post-pregnancy match, playing against Zarina Diyas as part of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California on Thursday, March 8.
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"My comeback could not have come on a better day and I decided I wanted to do something different let you all be apart of my long journey back (if you want of course!!) So I created my Serena Gold toned 'S' pin," Serena wrote to her fans. "When I am playing you can wear it and show support not only from me but also for my charity which supports the Yetunde Price Resource Center.
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The athlete continued to explain that she hoped the meaning of the pin will connect with others. "I want this gold 'S' mean something special to you personally. What is one S word in your life that means something to you? Mine is Strong and Sure! So when I wear my 'S' pin I am representing Strength, and Sureness."
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