Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams celebrates victory in the last 16 of the women's doubles at the Washington Open after 16 months away from tennis.

Competing at a tournament for the first time in more than a year, and in doubles for the first time in nearly three, Venus Williams hit a big serve on her initial delivery at the DC Open on Monday and,

July 22 (Reuters) - Venus Williams enjoyed a winning return to tennis after more than a year away from the game as the 45-year-old American teamed up with compatriot Hailey Baptiste to win their round of 16 women's doubles tie at the Washington Open on Monday.