(CNN) Serena Williams has won her first title since becoming a mom. The 38-year-old, who gave birth to daughter Alexis Olympia on September 1, 2017, lifted the trophy at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, after defeating fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-4. Williams flung back her head in delight and relief after Pegula hit the ball wide on match point. said Williams, winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles. "It's pretty satisfying just to get a win in the final.

Source: CNN January 12, 2020 14:03 UTC