Punch Newspapers Sections Kindly share this story: NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Serena Williams of the United States is seen after defeating Maria Sakkari of Greece during their Women's Singles fourth round match on Day Eight of the 2020 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2020 in the Queens borough of New York City. Al Bello/Getty Images/AFP Published 12 May 2021 Serena Williams, playing the 1000th WTA match of her career, lost on her return after nearly three months away to Nadia Podoroska in the second round of the WTA Italian Open on Wednesday.