Twenty-three time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams lost in the exhibition contest, marking her comeback to tennis after a maternity break, in Abu Dhabi.
Former world No. 1 Serena was defeated by French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko on Saturday.
Ostapenko outplayed Serena 6-2, 3-6 and then 10-5 in a super tiebreaker.
This was Serena's comeback four-and-a-half months after giving birth to a baby girl.
She won her 23rd and last Grand Slam title at the 2017 Australian Open in Januar while she was pregnant.
The American is now hoping to defend her title when the tournament gets underway from January 15.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app