Serena Williams wins doubles match in return to action after year away

Around 90 minutes later, fans were on their feet again

celebrating a comeback win for the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion at the Wimbledon warmup

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Williams partnered with Ons Jabeur and defeated Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova

Williams and Jabeur recovered from losing the first set 6-2 to win the second 6-3

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then the match tiebreaker 13-11 on their third match point.

"I caught some fire behind me," the 40-year-old Williams said

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