It has been a hectic 18 months for Serena Williams as her life has changed immeasurably, and she could cap it off with another Wimbledon title.
Here, Press Association Sport charts the experiences of the 23-time grand slam champion.
Winning in Australia with baby on the way
The accidental reveal
A traumatic birth
The wedding
The comeback
You should be proud of your fight, Serena
Welcome back. #BNPPO18 pic.twitter.com/qLtm4DDgE2
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 13, 2018
Just six months after giving birth, Williams made her return to the WTA Tour, playing in the ‘Sunshine Double’ at Indian Wells and Miami. She made the third round in Indian Wells but lost in the first round on the east coast and coach Patrick Mouratoglou said she came back too early.